Shotokan Basics Uchi Ude Uke Inside Forearm Block

Uchi ude uke, or inside forearm block is one of the basic karate moves, in the karate dojo. This karate technique should be first practiced in shizentai (natural stance), with feet approximately shoulder width apart and toes facing forward. Remember, the blocking part of the arm, is the outside of the forearm, not the edge of the arm! In the finished blocking position, make sure you can tighten all of your arm muscles properly, if you cannot, your blocking arm will be to high, to far forward, or to far across the center of the body. If you are learning karate online, take these karate moves one step at a time, start slowly, research and study karate resources, before building up to full speed.