Osae Uke

This is a block for the middle section, it can be used against a few techniques depending on the angle, those could be a knee, a hook punch to the stomach and similar.

Osae Uke can also be used to stop an attacker to keep the distance, this will allow the defender to make room for a counter technique. It is important not to over extend your arm, but is important to keep all fingers together supporting each other.

Recommendations

• Always keep your back straight with this block
• Do not over extend your arm, you don’t want to hurt your elbow

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