This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Shuto-uke. The well-known basic use of Shuto-uke. My interpretation: Shuto-uke Shuto-uke can be used just like Uchi-uke or Gedan-barai, just with open hands. Instead of blocking Oi-zuki as you usually would do (see picture above), then try to split Shuto-uke into two parts, just Read More ...
This article is about an alternative approach to the basic block Uchi-uke. The well-known basic use of Uchi-uke. Everybody knows that one. My interpretation: Uchi-uke Uchi-uke can be used as an attack against the head (reverse hammer-fist), elbow joints, and other parts of the body. The first two pictures; Instead of blocking Oi-zuki as you Read More ...
