Stances (Tachi-waza)
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In addition to controlling distance and blocking, it is also used to intercept and/or interrupt the momentum or deployment of the opponent’s arm which compromises their guard forcing them to disengage the attack. Opportunity you can immediately use to launch a close to mid-range counter technique.
In basic practice you should be actively pressing, reinforcing and accelerating your blocking arm.
To use an augmented block in karate (morote-uke), one arm supports the elbow or wrist of the other, creating a more connected and powerful block by channeling power from the entire body, rather than just the one arm.
Augmented blocks can be used to defend against heavier attacks, intercept an opponent's arm or leg, or transition into a strike, grab, or throw, often involving a dynamic combination of blocking, body movement, and striking to control the attacker's limb and create an opportunity for a follow-up.
Uke-geri
Rotate your forearm and wrist as a unit at the end of your action.
The technique involves bringing the rear leg forward (kick feint) and then snapping the leg back while throwing a reverse punch, resulting in greater power behind the punch that can effectively surprise opponents with its quickness and unpredictability. If you miss the target, it might expose you to potential counterattacks by compromising your balance and defense stance. For this reason, the karate version is closer to the ground, performed with a shorter but longer jump and a relatively more contained centerline posture (based on the application) than other full contact fighting styles.
Otoshi-geri
Ne keri-waza
Empi-waza
Kuzushi-waza
