Technique Database
Ridge Hand Block
Haito Uke
Block using the ridge-hand side of the hand or forearm to deflect an attack.
Key steps
- Keep the wrist aligned and the thumb protected.
- Use a controlled path rather than a wide swing.
- Support the block with body angle and stance.
- Recover the hand to guard after the block.
Coaching points
- Keep the wrist aligned and the thumb protected.
- Use a controlled path rather than a wide swing.
- Support the block with body angle and stance.
- Recover the hand to guard after the block.