Blocks (Uke)

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