Kosa Uke: Cross block

Kosa Uke [cross block]

Note: as you journey through kata, you'll notice that techniques become progressively more technical in application, though the major mechanical behaviours appear, and in so many ways, are identical.

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1. Practical application: [observable] a. Gedan barai and uchi uke (simultaneously)

2. Special applications: [blocks can be strikes] b. Ura zuki and gedan zuki (simultaneously)

3. Interpretative application: [counter fighting] a. gedan barai and ura zuki (simultaneously) b. uchi uke and gedan zuki (simultaneously)

4. Advanced applications: [vertical grappling] a. limb manipulation; anti grappling application; performed slowly in kata

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Technical applications:

1. With a Closed fist: a. Heian sandan b. Tekki (set) c. Jion

2. With a open hand: suggesting grappling efforts a. Hangetsu; kosa shuto uke

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Can you suggest another kata with an advanced hand formation in conjunction with the kosa uke (cross block); and if possible, could you name the hand formation and the intended application?

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