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Block punches, strikes, kicks correctly
Leg/foot block
Keywords:
Gedan, Chudan, sole of foot, shin, knee
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The techniques described are intended only to show different ways of blocking. The starting position or the application in differentiated attacks is situational and not binding.
Hiza geri uke – Knee shock block
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Hiza geri uke is the generic term for blocks with the knee. The blocks are suitable for the lower Chudan and the upper Gedan level. A major disadvantage of knee block techniques, are that the body weight is on the back leg and thus gives little room for correspondingly rapid counterattacks. Hiza geri uke are static blocks, so there is no sweeping movement... [more] |
Mikazuki geri uke – Half moon kick block
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Mikazuki geri uke is an arcuate kick from outside to inside which is used to defend against punches and kicks in Chudan and Gedan level. The impact surface is the vertically held sole. This block is dynamic, because the attacking limb is deflected by a sweeping movement... [more] |
Nami ashi uke – Wave leg/foot block
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Nami ashi uke includes a number of blocks, which use primarily sweeping techniques using the leg or foot, accordingly, Nami ashi uke techniques are dynamically. The blocks are suitable for the lower Chudan and the full Gedan level. The technique is also known depending on the school as Nami gaeshi... [more] |
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