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This section contains technical information about karate. It contains many definitions and explanations of techniques and positions.

Blocks (Uke)

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	Jodan Uke '	Head block.

	Gedan Barai '	Lower block.

	Naiwan Uke '	Inner block (also known as uchi uke).

	Gaiwan Uke '	Outer block (also known as soto uke).

	Shuto Uke '	Knife hand block.

	Morote Uke '	Forearm block.

	Koken Uke '	Wrist block.

	Otoshi Uke '	Dropping block.

	Kake Te '	Hooking block ( as in Pinan Yodan).

	Hiji Uke '	Elbow block.

	Haishu Uke '	Back of hand block.
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