Video: Karate Beginners Guide: Age Uke Rising Block by Zen-Shin Martial Arts. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Age-uke is a rising block that protects the head from downward strikes.
3 key details
- Forearm angles upward.
- Block above the forehead.
- Opposite hand pulls back.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Slow path
- 3:00Stationary blocks
- 3:00Stepping blocks
- 2:00Stretch
Safety
Light partner contact.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
