Help needed with Age Uke

[AngelaG]

Yes well in Heian Shodan kata the sort of application you mention can be seen. Age Uke - grab - Age Uke = broken bones... we were taught the technique in our dojo as well, just a bit differently. We were shown at least two other applications of Age Uke apart from the one already mentioned.

 

Cheers

 

KH

 

That's great. We are also very much into applications. There are 3 applications of age uke on my site and I could probably think of at least another 10 straight of the top of my head - and a lot more with a bit of time for thought (my instructor came up with 52 applications for gedan barai this year).

 

People tend to forget the basic techniques sometimes. It would be better to describe them as "fundamental" techniques, rather than basic techniques... they are the foundations upon which everything else is built.

[Killer Miller]

For those who doubt AngelaG's example for Age Uke, the blonde kid was actually showing execellent technique (he's very good). The arm going out was only a quick extension of the draw arm for demonstration purposes - in a more regimented fasion.

 

Although, I would have probably used a more common example of application to better explain how Age Uke is properly used in a basics perspective. But nothing wrong with the one she used.

 

- Killer Miller -

[AngelaG]

For those who doubt AngelaG's example for Age Uke, the blonde kid was actually showing execellent technique (he's very good). The arm going out was only a quick extension of the draw arm for demonstration purposes - in a more regimented fasion.

 

Although, I would have probably used a more common example of application to better explain how Age Uke is properly used in a basics perspective. But nothing wrong with the one she used.

 

- Killer Miller -

 

I agree about the application. I myself would have chosen a better one. The only reason I picked that one is that he does the actual technique first.

 

I really need to get some more filming done after the break.

 

**hangs head in shame**

[Highler]

AngelaG, where did you find that video? I think Kev was a bit confused because the blonde guy executing Age Uke first does something like a sucker punch then blocks. I have never seen Age Uke done this way.

 

Here's an example of Age Uke the way I learned it:

 

http://www.shitoryu.org/skills/blocks/age_uke.htm

 

Cheers

 

KH

 

Cheers for the link KH it definetly helps. I'm still a bit confused what arm you use for the block. I thought you always used the guard hand but your clip shows it the other way but i suppose you can do it both ways.

[AngelaG]

AngelaG, where did you find that video? I think Kev was a bit confused because the blonde guy executing Age Uke first does something like a sucker punch then blocks. I have never seen Age Uke done this way.

 

Here's an example of Age Uke the way I learned it:

 

http://www.shitoryu.org/skills/blocks/age_uke.htm

 

Cheers

 

KH

 

Cheers for the link KH it definetly helps. I'm still a bit confused what arm you use for the block. I thought you always used the guard hand but your clip shows it the other way but i suppose you can do it both ways.

 

With age uke always block over the leg that is in front. If not you are creating a weakness, and attempting to put strength in over a void.