In the 8th Kyu red belt article we described the arm positions for shuto uke. In this article and video tutorial we are going to explain stepping forward and backward in shuto uke (knife hand block) – kokutsu dachi (back stance). Although this is classed as a basic karate technique, most people find this difficult […]
Soto Ude Uke Outside Forearm Block From Shizentai Basic Explanation Soto ude uke, or outside forearm block is one of the basic karate moves, in the karate dojo. A tricky move to begin with because it contains both linear and circular arm movements, this karate technique should be first practiced in shizentai (natural stance), with […]
Taken from our 8th Kyu Red belt karate examination. https://www.shotokankarateonline.com/our-karate-community-membership/ Four basic karate blocks on the spot 1. Age Uke (upper block) 2. Soto Ude Uke (outside forearm block) 3. Gedan Barai (downward block) 4. Uchi Ude Uke (inside forearm block) Video Tutorial Of The Four Strikes
