Blocks (Uke) are used to defend against arm and leg attacks toward any part of the body. They have also been used effectively against weapons attacks, however, this is not recommended. Most Karate blocks are arm techniques done with a closed fist or open hand, but the legs (knees and feet) can also be trained to block
Basic Closed-Hand Blocks
age-uke
soto-uke
gedan-barai
uchi-uke
Open-Hand Blocks
shuto-uke
tate shuto-uke
kake-uke
haishu-uke
tsukami-uke (koko-uke)
Advanced Blocks
haiwan-uke
nagashi-uke
osae-uke sukui-
uke mak
i-otoshi-uke
Double-Hand Blocks
morote-uke
kosa-uke (juji-uke)
kakewake-uke
manji-uke
bo-uke
awase-uke
hasami-uke
oshi-uke