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Outside Block

Soto Uke

Circular outward forearm block to chest line.

TechniqueBlocksBeginnerKarate

Key steps

  1. Chamber the arm bent at the side.
  2. Step into stance as the blocking forearm circles out.
  3. Pull the other hand back sharply to hikite.
  4. Finish with the forearm structured at shoulder height and the body ready to counter.

Coaching points

  • Chamber the arm bent at the side.
  • Step into stance as the blocking forearm circles out.
  • Pull the other hand back sharply to hikite.
  • Finish with the forearm structured at shoulder height and the body ready to counter.
Soto Uke (Outside Block) | Karate Technique Guide