Shuto Uke/Uchi

[moobrack]

Hey all,

 

I was just curious about what you all thought the attack or defense Shuto Uke/Uchi was designed to do. I am stuck between many different interpretations.

 

Thanx

 

 

 

[Tobias_Reece]

Moobrack

 

I'm not quite sure if I follow you, but I'll give it a go.

 

Shuto Uke is a block using the side of the hand (called shuto in japanese). It can be effective as a parry technique.

 

Shuto Uchi is a strike usually against the neck using the side of the hand. It can be performed in many ways, usually like the shuto uke, or with a swinging arm technique.

 

Hope this helps

 

C ya

 

 

[moobrack]

Thanx Tobias for all of yoUR HELP. oh god I pressed caps lock again.I really appreciate it.

 

See ya.

 

Anthony Bullock

 

Student

 

1st Kyu

 

karate international black belt schools (UK)

 

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This Message was edited by: moobrack on Aug 11, 2001 4:52am

[cross]

shuto uchi- good for striking the side of the neck and will sometimes cause a knockout if done correctly and with enough force

[theswarm]

i'm curious as to the offensive applications of:

 

gedan burai

 

i can already think of one for gedan uke

 

chude(or chuge?) uke

 

uchi uke (the inside outisde hooking block)

 

soto uke

 

jodan age uke

 

maybe some of the jutsu students can help me out

[Shorin Ryuu]

Just something to keep in mind when discussing any "uke". The kanji for "uke" doesn't mean to block, it simply means to receive. Therefore, it is more of a question of layers of complexity. Sure, in a kata, it looks like a simple block, but the odds are, its probably something else...

 

Anyway, to answer your question directly, one use for a vertical shuto (not bending the wrist), but can also be used while bending the wrist, is in response to a punch. When the person punches, shuto to the inside of the person's upper arm to jam the punch. Done properly, this will aim for a muscle separation (I think its the biceps, I really need to brush up on my terminology...) that is pretty painful and easy to do. Most people do not think of "protecting" the bicep while punching, as it is not a standard target and if done forcefully, can even disable use of the arm and at the least set you up for an attack on him. You can do this with either hand, depending on how you want to follow through. This attack usually requires you to close in or at least prevents you from maintaining your original distance, so if you aren't comfortable doing that, this may not be the technique for you.

 

Hope this helps.