How to Do a Low Block
Learning traditional Taekwondo is a great way to enhance your ability to defend yourself against attackers and predators. While pepper-spray can do wonders for females in most cases, both males and females can benefit greatly from this art. One of the best things about it is that it is really easy to learn, though a great deal of commitment is needed.
One of the most effective moves in Taekwondo is the low block, which allows you to protect your abdomen and upper leg from an incoming attack. If executed perfectly, you will be able to successfully protect yourself from a low kick or strike.
Instructions
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The first thing you need to do is to prepare yourself to execute a low block. For this, it is important to move into the correct stance, which would enable you to effectively bring your arms and hands in the right place. Start off by tightening both the hands into fists and mentally preparing yourself for the move.
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After you have moved into the correct stance and tightened your hands, bring one of the hands to your ear. If you are a right-handed person, do this with your left hand and if you are a left-handed person, then perform this motion with your right hand. You will know that you have done it correctly if your fist is facing inwards. If it is facing any other direction, then this simply goes to show that you are doing something wrong. Remember, this arm is known as the blocking arm.
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After you have properly brought your hand to your ear, move the opposite hand right in front you, making it looking like you are punching the air. After straightening the hand in front of you, hold it in that position. With both your right and left hands in position, you are chambered or all set to perform the block.
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Swiftly move your blocking arm down and strike it down to your knee, stopping just about six inches away from it. This will allow you to protect your abdomen and upper leg. To increase the effectiveness of the blocking arm, give your hand and forearm a slight twist as it right the end of its blocking motion.
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As the blocking arm comes down to protect the abdomen and upper leg, your chambered arm should go back to the waist.
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Repeat the whole thing again a few times to perfect it. Try practising each arm to perfect the motion and stance before eventually trying doing it on both your hands.
