Karatekas #StayActive: Female Kata edition
2020-04-01

In these uncertain times, karatekas get the best of themselves and show the tenacity, values, and strength of will that are associated with the sport. First-class Karate athletes are taking social media to inspire all of us; they are showing us that we can #StayActive and practice Karate anywhere and under any circumstance.
In these uncertain times, karatekas get the best of themselves and show the tenacity, values, and strength of will that are associated with the sport. First-class Karate athletes are taking social media to inspire all of us; they are showing us that we can #StayActive and practice Karate anywhere and under any circumstance.
We will review some of the workouts that our top competitors are publishing on their social media channels, starting with Female Kata.
Top-ranked athletes in Female Kata are using their social media channels to show their training sessions in these challenging times. Karatekas around the world are encouraged to post the videos of their workouts using the hashtags #StayActive and #Karate.
SANDRA SANCHEZ ASKS YOU TO RATE HER KATA
Nothing stops World champion Sandra Sanchez. The Spanish Kata ace is keeping her outstanding level at home, with husband and national coach Jesus del Moral and in the beautiful dojo that they built in their house. In one of her posts, she asks fans to evaluate her kata:
Follow Sandra Sanchez on Instagram: @sandrasankarate
On Facebook: sandrasankarate
KIYOU SHIMIZU’S MASTERCLASS
It takes a great level of effort to become world champion. And it takes a great level of perfection to be World champion twice. That is the case of Japan’s Kiyou Shimizu who is making the best of these times of isolation to show Karate fans how to improve their performance:
Follow Kiyou Shimizu on Instagram: @kiyou_1
VIVIANA BOTTARO TAKES KARATE TO HER LIVING ROOM
Italy’s Viviana Bottaro does not only #StayatHome. She shows all of us that you don’t need a lot of space to get in shape while perfecting your Karate stands and poses. Do you want to know how fit Karate athletes are? Just try her exhausting routine!
Credit: @Viviana Bottaro
MARIA DIMITROVA WITH THE BEST OF COMPANIES
It is often said that it is better to train with a friend. Maria Dimitrova, who in addition to being the current Pan American champion owns a chain of Karate gyms in the Dominican Republic, knows this very well. The Dominican athlete introduces us to her friend Duskha and shows us how your best bud can help you #StayActive!
Credit: @MARIA | DIMITROVA
Follow Maria Dimitrova on Instagram: @dimitrovakarate
ALEXANDRA FERRACI’S TRAINING ROUTINE
While some of you may miss going to the gym, being in isolation is no excuse not to stay in shape. France’s Alexandra Ferraci is probably like you, and in this video, she is showing us one of her training routines. Maybe you can learn one thing or two for when you can go back to the gym, or in the case that you have equipment at home.
Credit: @Alexandra Feracci
Follow Alexandra Ferraci on Instagram: @alexandraferacci
LIDIA RODRIGUEZ ENCABO’S SEVEN EXERCISES
Do you want to train at home but you don’t know what exercises to do? No worries, Spain’s Lidia Rodriguez Encabo is showing us what to do! The 2017 U21 World champion teaches us seven of her favourite moves which you can do at home.
Credit: @Lidia Rodríguez Encabo
Followin Lidia Rodriguez Encabo on Instagram: @lidiarodriguezencabo
SAIDA SALCEDO TRIES ACROYOGA
This uncertain time is the perfect moment to try new things. Saida Salcedo of Peru is very aware of this, and after two weeks of isolation, she is trying acroyoga. It looks kind of dangerous so be safe if you try this at home. In the meantime, we leave you with Saida’s beautiful quote on her post: “There is no balance without love, there is no love without balance”.
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Follow Saida Salcedo on Instagram: @saidasalcedoh
Show us your workouts with the hashtags #StayActive and #Karate.
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