Inside Downward - Palm Up (Block)

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Inside Downward - Palm Up (Block)

 

A specific type of Striking block which is physically distinguishable by both the inward and downward direction of movement and the upward facing of the palm of the hand (both in relation to the practitioner) in order to effect the block.

 

 

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The Inside Downward block travels in the reverse direction of the standard (outside) downward block.

 

This version of the inside downward block is most economically executed from a cocked position of the arms (i.e. hands up).