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Block punches, strikes, kicks correctly
Forearm block
Keywords:
Gedan, Chudan, Jodan, outward, inward, ambidextrous
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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.
Jodan age uke – Upper forearm block
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Jodan age uke, is a forearm block against strikes and shocks which aim at the head. It is executed in a horizontal position of the forearm. As a target surface here acts the muscular, lower inside forearm area. The block can also be used as a sweeping technique (Barai)... [more] |
Uchi uke – Inner forearm block
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With Uchi uke you fends off an attack with the forearm from inside to outside. The defense level is primarily the Chudan area (stomach to chest), but it can also be warded attacks to the head (Jodan). The impact surface while blocking is formed by the lateral outer forearm (ulnar side); ... [more] |
Soto uke – Outer forearm block
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With Soto uke you fends off an attack with the forearm from outside to inside. The defense level is primarily the Chudan area (stomach to chest), but it can also be warded attacks to the head (Jodan). Soto uchi is outstandingly suitable as a defense against backhand strikes... [more] |
Gedan barai - Lower sweep block
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With Gedan barai you can fend off very good kicks and strikes to the lower half of the Chudan area (abdomen, stomach). Even higher set kicks in the upper Gedan area can be blocked with Gedan barai. The target surface is formed by the upper side of the forearm... [more] |
Otoshi Uke - Forearm block downward
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Otoshi uke offers itself as a defensive technique in the lower Chudan or upper Gedan area; e.g. Knee shocks, frontal kicks (Mae geri) or a knife attack from below. The block will be done with the downward striked horizontally forearm, The impact surface is the ulna... [more] |
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