Video: Shuto Uke Knife Hand Block by shotokan karate online. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Shuto-uke is a knife-hand block, usually performed in back stance. It deflects and sets up a counter.
3 key details
- Cross both hands by the opposite ear.
- Block with the edge of the hand.
- Rear hand returns to the solar plexus.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Hand path slow
- 3:00Shuto-uke in kokutsu-dachi
- 3:00Stepping blocks
- 2:00Wrist stretch
Safety
Keep the fingers together and slightly bent.
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.
