NAH uh, that's why we do kihon ( basic movements/techniques) is to avoid injury and to improve overall movement in karate. Katas are practiced to teach us what to do in a fight, not like the application of each kata but to make your attacks and blocks coordinated
@@6942-i2i that may be true, friend, nevertheless it's not relevant to the question. The question asks if this punching is Shotokan. In fact, the question is illogical since a single and basic punch ain't of a particular style or martial art.
