Hand Blocks (Uke)

Question 1

Juji Uke

Answer 1

Cross Arm Block
Opponent front snap kick to mid-section being blocked with juji-uke. Usually when your left foot is front your left arm is underneath your right.

Question 2

Jodan Uke

Answer 2

Upper Block

Question 3

Soto Uke

Answer 3

Outside Block

Question 4

Uchi Uke

Answer 4

Inside Block

Question 5

Gedan Barai

Answer 5

Lower Parring Block

Question 6

Uchi Uke Gedan Barai

Answer 6

One arm up and other arm in a lower position. When technique is done the upper arm goes down inside of the other in a circular motion. Upper hand should be shoulder height. Picture shows chudan uchi uke-gedan barai to block awase zuki.

Question 7

Shuto Mawashi Uke

Answer 7

Knife Hand Roundhouse Block

Question 8

Kote Uke

Answer 8

Circular Upward Forearm Block
Start position with arm extended. Circle clockwise using inside of forearm to block. Hand finishes at shoulder height.

Question 9

Kake Uke

Answer 9

Circular Downward Forearm Block
Start hand position at shoulder height. Keep elbow still and start a clockwise circular downward movement.

Question 10

Kakiwake Uke

Answer 10

Double Downward Circular Block

Question 11

Soete Uke

Answer 11

Reinforced Forearm Block