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Palm Heel Block

Teisho Uke

Open-hand receiving block using the palm heel and forearm structure.

TechniqueBlocksIntermediateKarate

Key steps

  1. Open the hand with the fingers together and the wrist aligned.
  2. Meet or guide the incoming line with the palm heel.
  3. Support the action with the stance and torso.
  4. 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.
Teisho Uke (Palm Heel Block) | Karate Technique Guide