Gedan-barai / Low Block
下段払い
Downward sweeping forearm block protecting the lower abdomen and groin from front kicks.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[geh-dahn bah-rye]/
Alternative NamesDownward block, Low sweeping block
Definition
Gedan-barai ('low sweep') chambers the blocking arm near the opposite ear and sweeps down across the hips. It clears low front kicks (Mae-geri) and groin strikes away from the body centerline.
Related Terms
Gedan下段
Lower level target area of the body (waist downward including legs).
Uke-waza / Blocking Techniques受け技Category of defensive blocking and deflecting techniques in Karate and Jujutsu.
Kihon Kata / Taikyoku基本型 / 太極Simplest introductory training forms (Taikyoku series) designed for novice Karate students.
Mae-geri / Front Kick前蹴りFundamental linear front kick striking with the ball of the foot (Koshisoku) to the torso or chin.
Associated Martial Arts
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