Soto-uke (outside forearm block), a parry capable of inflicting considerable damage. It is usually used against attack to the solar plexus (chudan).

With the elbow bent, swing the fist from above the shoulder down in front of the body. Focus strongly, snapping the fist so that the palm faces toward you. At this point, the fist should be about level with the shoulder and the elbow in front of the body (not to the side). The same striking surface is used as in the rising block.




plexus.



Uchi-uke (inside forearm block). This technique is also used to parry attacks to the solar