Double open-handed straight block (morote shotei uke)
This open-handed block is used for blocking round-house kicks (mawashi geri) that are intended to hit the body side-on. Using both hands, this particular block covers the whole side from head to groin.
How to perform a double open-handed straight block (morote shotei uke)
- Move one arm open-handed vertically across your face, performing a Jodan soto yoko uke block.
- Simultaneously move the other hand moves downward and across the body to perform a lower open hand scooping block.
The video clip shows Sensei Terry Lyon (5th Dan) performing Double open-handed straight block (Morote Shotei uke).
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- Both hands move together.
- Keep the thumbs tucked in and the wrist straight.
- Move the upper blocking hand high enough to block any attack to your head
- Complete the blocking motion to finish past your body.