Blocking technique – Martial Arts Videos

Age-uke
Age-uke which translates to “rising block”, or “upward block” is the Japanese term for a technique used in martial arts. There numerous variations in how the technique might be executed, and nothing implicit in the term itself restricts its use to unarmed techniques. Age-uke may be used to stiffly block or deflect an incoming... more »
Basic Tai Chi Chuan moves: cloud hands blocks
Cloud hand blocks in Tai Chi are easy with these tips, get expert advice on martial arts and exercises in this free video. Expert: Jack... more »
Blocking advancing attackers with Wing Tsun
Provide yourself with a good defense using Wing Tsun blocking techniques. Learn more about blocking advancing attackers from a professional martial artist in this free video. Expert: Todd Shawn... more »
Bong sao
The Bong Sao (wing arm) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. It uses the little finger side of the arm to deflect your opponents strike with the palm facing the opponent and the fingers held relaxed in line with the center of the body. The elbow forms a 135 degree angle with... more »
Combining Wing Tsun blocks
Wing Tsun utilizes blocks and attacks to create a powerful form of Kung Fu. Learn about combining blocks to set up your attacks from a professional martial artist in this free video. Expert: Todd Shawn... more »
Fook sao
Fook sao (controlling arm) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. It is often said that the fook sao is patterned after a foxes paw in that the fingers and the palm should be pointing downwards with the elbow kept tucked in to protect the mid... more »
Gedan barai
Gedan barai is a karate technique mainly used for blocking an attack. The approximate English meaning is ‘low level sweep’. Standing in natural stance, and in a yoi (ready) position, bend left forearm up until fist reaches near the right ear while the right arm moves slightly in to the middle. The left elbow... more »
How to block punches in MMA
Learn how to block punches in MMA in this free... more »
Lap sao
Lap sao (pulling hand) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. The Lap Sao is used to pull one arm of your opponent and making him off balance whilst simultaneously striking him with your other hand for example after a Tan Sao block you maintain contact with your opponents striking arm and you rotate... more »
Pak sao
Pak sao (slapping hand) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. This is a very effective block similar to a parry used in boxing where the hand is used to slap away your opponents strike to your head. The key to using the Pak Sao is to use it efficiently by ensuring that... more »
Shuto uke
Shuto uke (knife hand block) is a Karate block where you use the “knife hand” (edge of the hand near the pinky). This includes using both hands in a shuto block known as morote shuto uke. These blocks can be done from the outside (soto) or inside (uchi) relative to the attacker’s... more »
Soto ude uke
Soto ude uke (outside forearm block) is a Karate blocking technique. Like age uke, soto ude uke has a prepare, although different in position. This preparation is a vital part of the block, and the more advanced you become the clearer its purpose becomes. Soto ude uke starts outside of the body, travelling inward.... more »
Tan sao
Tan sao (palm up block) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. A Palm up block where the palm of the hand is straight and the fingers are held together with the thumb cocked in and held against the top side of the hand. By holding the thumb in there is a natural tension... more »
Uchi uke
Uchi uke or Uchi ude uke (inside-forearm-block): tis a Karate block that follows an opposite path to Soto ude uke. This block travels from the inside in an outward direction. Like the other blocks, timing the return arm with the blocking arm is important, and rotation of the forearm is vital. This too is... more »
Using Wing Tsun blocks
There are six basic deflections of Wing Tsun Kung Fu. Learn more about Wing Tsun and defensive maneuvers from a professional martial artist in this free video. Expert: Todd Shawn... more »
Wing Tsun kick blocks
Blocking kick attacks can be easy if you utilize some Wing Tsun Kung Fu maneuvers. Find out more about blocking kicks from a professional martial artist in this free video. Expert: Todd Shawn... more »
Wing Tsun tan sau and pak sau drills
Wing Tsun Kung Fu requires fast reflexes and good technique. Improve your fighting speed with some Tan Sau and Pak Sau drills from a professional martial artist in this free video. Expert: Todd Shawn... more »