by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "U"
What Does Uke Mean? Uke u·ke \ˈü-kā\ noun Definition: The name for a block in karate. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "U"
What Does Ushiro Geri Mean? Ushiro Geri u·shi·ro ge·ri \ˈü-shē-rō\ ˈgā-rē\ noun Definition: A form of back kick said to be the most devastating kick in karate. Advanced karateka will use a spinning variation of this kick, and the end result can be an exceptionally...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "U"
What Does Uchi Uke Mean? Uchi Uke u·chi u·ke \ˈü-chē\ ˈü-kā\ noun Definition: An inside hooking block used to deflect a strike away from the attacker and away from the defender. This is a good method of blocking for those seeking a counter attack. View More Karate...
by Sandoval Freestyle Karate | Aug 1, 2014 | Blog, Karate Glossary, Karate Glossary "U"
What Does Uchi Mean? Uchi u·chi \ˈü-chē\ noun Definition: Another form of striking in karate. Uchi refers specifically to punches using a different technique to tsuki and may involve blows with the bottom or back of the fist. View More Karate Glossary Terms:...