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The Cross Block (juji uke) crosses both forearms in front of the head to create an X-shaped blocking structure that intercepts powerful overhead or straight attacks. [1] The cross block uses both arms...
The Karate Block family covers traditional karate blocking techniques (uke waza, 受け技) — the formalised defensive system of Japanese and Okinawan karate that uses powerful, decisive arm movements to in...
Aiki Nage is the Family-level grouping of the canonical aikido throws — the throws that most explicitly demonstrate the aiki principle of blending with and redirecting the opponent's energy. [1,2] The...
The Aikido Throw group covers the throwing techniques of aikido — the modern Japanese martial art founded by Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) that emphasises blending with and redirecting an opponent's ene...