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Knife Hand Rising Block

Shuto Age Uke

Rising block performed with a knife hand shape.

TechniqueBlocksAdvancedKarate

Key steps

  1. Keep the wrist aligned with the forearm.
  2. Lift through the elbow path rather than flicking the hand.
  3. Avoid overreaching past the centre line.
  4. Keep the stance settled as the block finishes.

Coaching points

  • Keep the wrist aligned with the forearm.
  • Lift through the elbow path rather than flicking the hand.
  • Avoid overreaching past the centre line.
  • Keep the stance settled as the block finishes.
Shuto Age Uke (Knife Hand Rising Block) | Karate Technique Guide