Seiken Chudan Uchi Uke
This block is made from the inside to the outside part of the body. In the classical version, It starts with the fist ( or the wrist) in the opposite armpit. The wrist of the hand that is performing the block is sliding by the opposite hand from the armpit, to the elbow, and to the wrist all the while maintaining contact with each other. Then the hands separate one completes the block while the other performs the reverse movement. As in most of the technique presented in the blog, the shoulders are turning 45 degrees, while the hips are performing a whipsaw-like motion, to add speed to the technique.
Seiken Gedan Barai
This technique starts with the fist at the opposite side of the neck, below the ear. The opposite hand lies straight (as if you just performed tsuki). Then the hand that was straight performs the reverse movement, while the blocking hand goes forward and down (45 degrees) in a circle sliding by the other hand. Note that it is an ''aggressive'' block, pushing the opponent's hand or leg forward and down. To do it properly, it is very important to turn the shoulders 45 degrees.
I Keep repeating this mantra about the shoulders because based on my experience, ALL students keep on forgetting about it. So, I am going to repeat it as often as I can. Remember, do not bend forward. The back should remain vertical.
Shotei Chudan Coto Uke
This technique is much like the soto uke but performed with an open hand, rather than the fist. The part of the arm that is between the wrist and the elbow can be used, or you can just use the side of your palm, which will surely give your opponent additional shocking pain.
Note that the palm should turn, performing the scooping motion at the end. This increases the speed of the move and makes the palm ''solid'', preventing traumas.
Sune Uke
This is the block with your leg, mostly against the opponent's leg (it is possible to block a hand using this, but you won't see it very often). The knee is moving in a circle, from the outside to the inside, crossing the central line. If an opponent attacks your knee, for example, you don't have to raise your knee too high; but if an attack is directed towards a higher part of your body, your knee should go up, too. The sune uke can be used to closed the area from the ground up to your opponent's throat.
It is very important not to over-twist your body while doing this move. If you block an attack and then continue spinning, your back will be exposed to counter-attack. Practice returning immediately to the same position after you have done the block.
Keep the knee of your supporting leg slightly bent, and keep the foot on the ground. Don't go up on your toes. These are the most important rules, which are applicable to all techniques.
This block is made from the inside to the outside part of the body. In the classical version, It starts with the fist ( or the wrist) in the opposite armpit. The wrist of the hand that is performing the block is sliding by the opposite hand from the armpit, to the elbow, and to the wrist all the while maintaining contact with each other. Then the hands separate one completes the block while the other performs the reverse movement. As in most of the technique presented in the blog, the shoulders are turning 45 degrees, while the hips are performing a whipsaw-like motion, to add speed to the technique.
Seiken Gedan Barai
This technique starts with the fist at the opposite side of the neck, below the ear. The opposite hand lies straight (as if you just performed tsuki). Then the hand that was straight performs the reverse movement, while the blocking hand goes forward and down (45 degrees) in a circle sliding by the other hand. Note that it is an ''aggressive'' block, pushing the opponent's hand or leg forward and down. To do it properly, it is very important to turn the shoulders 45 degrees.
I Keep repeating this mantra about the shoulders because based on my experience, ALL students keep on forgetting about it. So, I am going to repeat it as often as I can. Remember, do not bend forward. The back should remain vertical.
This technique is much like the soto uke but performed with an open hand, rather than the fist. The part of the arm that is between the wrist and the elbow can be used, or you can just use the side of your palm, which will surely give your opponent additional shocking pain.
Note that the palm should turn, performing the scooping motion at the end. This increases the speed of the move and makes the palm ''solid'', preventing traumas.
Sune Uke
This is the block with your leg, mostly against the opponent's leg (it is possible to block a hand using this, but you won't see it very often). The knee is moving in a circle, from the outside to the inside, crossing the central line. If an opponent attacks your knee, for example, you don't have to raise your knee too high; but if an attack is directed towards a higher part of your body, your knee should go up, too. The sune uke can be used to closed the area from the ground up to your opponent's throat.
It is very important not to over-twist your body while doing this move. If you block an attack and then continue spinning, your back will be exposed to counter-attack. Practice returning immediately to the same position after you have done the block.
Keep the knee of your supporting leg slightly bent, and keep the foot on the ground. Don't go up on your toes. These are the most important rules, which are applicable to all techniques.
Karate: Blocks Part 2
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