Learning Karate - Shuto Uke Kokutsu Dachi (Knife Hand Block Back Stance) Part 1

The Shuto uke in the kokutsu dachi or the knife in the back pose is probably one of the most embarrassing karate techniques in the shotokan karate. Many shotokan karate dojos do not practice this technique until karateka participates in a few months of karate classes. Even if you are still attending a karate course for beginners, the sooner you understand the basics of this karate movement, the faster you will progress.

In this article, we will introduce the arm movements associated with shuto uke.

The barrier arm positions of the three shotokan karate basic intermediate blocks [soto uke, uchi uke, shout uke] are almost identical.

The elbow of the blocking arm is about a fist, a half punch from the body.

2. The blocking arm elbow should have a 90 degree bend.

3. Block your fingertips about shoulder height, shoulders down and relax.

4. Block the hand should be a small angle, so do not let the palm face down completely, or the edge of the hand [shuto] facing down. Shuto is somewhere in between. When the stop is complete, a good gauge is the back of the curved thumb, on the bezel, facing you directly.

5. Place the hikite on the stomach so that the edge of the hand is on the navel and the fingertips are roughly flush with the front side of the body. Keep your fingers and wrists straight while keeping your thumbs bent and tight. It feels like pulling the thumb to the base of the thumb, the inside of the palm. The entire length of the hikite arm from elbo to the fingertip should be parallel to the floor.

So now we have the arm position of the Shuto uke. Continue to practice the completed arm position as shuto uke. When you start or tighten your muscles, you feel the muscles work. Both parties do this.

In the second part, we will introduce the stepping block before and after. Always come slowly at first, especially if you want to learn karate at home. Learn every detail and try to get your karate teacher checked out before speeding up.

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