Video: Basic Blocks (Uke) in JKA Karate by Jasser Agao. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Rising, outside, inside and low blocks are karate's defensive basics. Kihon practice builds sharp, committed blocks.
3 key details
- Block with the forearm, not the wrist.
- Pull the other hand back as you block.
- Finish with tension, then relax.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Rising block
- 2:00Outside block
- 2:00Inside block
- 2:00Low block
- 2:00Combination blocks
Safety
Don't lock joints at the end of each block.
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.
