AOKK Kumite Low Block

This is like a low karate block, but it is used to stop a Hook or Crescent punch to the ribs or kidneys. This punch should be used while stepping backwards or rocking. Driving you fist into a kick above the waist is a viable stopping of the blow. Driving your fist into the top of an opponent’s thigh can be used to shutdown a knee strike above the waist/obi.  The kumite low block is part of the covering technique found in the beginning portion of the karate low block (Gedan Barai) technique.