Appalachian Karate Online: Gedan Barai (downward block)

The downward block, is one of the most common blocks in karate. The blocking hand should come up to the opposite shoulder, almost like you are stabbing yourself in the shoulder, hand in a fist. Opposite arm should be extended almost aiming where the block should go, hand also in a fist. As the blocking hand comes down for the block, the opposite hand should be coming back into heketi position. At the end of the block the arm should be fully rotated, palm facing down, hand should still be in a fist.

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