ShawnMiller

Zanshin "As a compound of two Japanese words - “Higi” = elbow and “Te” = hand" I look at Higite as grapling or controlling the uke's by thier elbow or hand as you are punching. Higite also works great for finger locks.

I would have to agree for Okinawin styles in general Naihanchi katas. But if you dig back far enough, Hakutsuru would be my choice.

You are correct bushido_man. Useing it for a block is ok in an elementary since. As a block for a punch while doing partner line drills or Ippon, is a great way to develop muscle memory, timing & coordination. But when you want to really use at a more advanced level, don’t think of it as a block. Think of it a rising forearm strike, arm break or even a neck break.