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Lesson 6 10th Kyu Course and Exam

Age Uke Upper Block From Shizentai Basic Explanation Age Uke (upper block) is one of the first blocks practiced in shotokan karate. Here is a basic explanation of the block with a video tutorial at the bottom of this page. It should also be mentioned that karate blocks can also be used as attacks. In […]

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Blocking Too Early

Being too eager to respond to opponent’s action, whether it means the attack or block that is too early, gives the other side strategic advantage. Video below this article What it means is that initiating (attacking) side can invest less energy in order to receive more energy from blocking side in return. In other words […]