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| − | '''Keito-uke''' (literally: “chicken-head block”), the '''thumbknuckle block''', can be thought of as a variant of the [[Ridgehand block|ridgehand block]] | + | '''Keito-uke''' (literally: “chicken-head block”), the '''thumbknuckle block''', can be thought of as a variant of either the [[Ridgehand block|ridgehand block]] or [[Chūdan uke|chūdan uke]]. Thumbknuckle blocks use a modified fist, where the thumb presses down on the side of the index finger, as demonstrated in the photo to the right. Thumbknuckle blocks hook the opponent’s wrist with the back of your thumb, so you can off-balance them with the [[Reciprocal action|reciprocal action]] of your counterattack. While this hook is not as solid and secure as the [[Grasping block|grasping block]]’s [[Ki#Unbreakable Circle|Unbreakable Circle]], thumbknuckle blocks are faster to apply. |
[photo of a thumbknuckle blocking hand.] | [photo of a thumbknuckle blocking hand.] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:12, 19 January 2021
Keito-uke (literally: “chicken-head block”), the thumbknuckle block, can be thought of as a variant of either the ridgehand block or chūdan uke. Thumbknuckle blocks use a modified fist, where the thumb presses down on the side of the index finger, as demonstrated in the photo to the right. Thumbknuckle blocks hook the opponent’s wrist with the back of your thumb, so you can off-balance them with the reciprocal action of your counterattack. While this hook is not as solid and secure as the grasping block’s Unbreakable Circle, thumbknuckle blocks are faster to apply.
[photo of a thumbknuckle blocking hand.]
[video of thumbkuckle block,s fast and slow, from front as side. ]
Thumbknuckle blocks are typically reserved for advanced students, because they build upon intermediate level skills.
