Video: MAWASHI UKE - karate circular block - TEAM KI by TEAM KI. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Mawashi-uke is a two-handed circular block found in Goju-ryu kata, deflecting punches and kicks before pushing back with both palms.
3 key details
- Hands circle in opposite directions.
- Finish with a double palm push.
- Breathe with the movement.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Slow circles
- 3:00Mawashi-uke in sanchin stance
- 3:00Block and palm push
- 2:00Wrist stretch
Safety
Move slowly at first.
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.
