Technique Database
Palm Heel Block
Teisho Uke
Open-hand receiving block using the palm heel and forearm structure.
Key steps
- Open the hand with the fingers together and the wrist aligned.
- Meet or guide the incoming line with the palm heel.
- Support the action with the stance and torso.
- Recover with the hand still ready to strike or control.
Coaching points
- Open the hand with the fingers together and the wrist aligned.
- Meet or guide the incoming line with the palm heel.
- Support the action with the stance and torso.
- Recover with the hand still ready to strike or control.