forearm block
Martial arts defense
A forearm block is a defensive technique in martial arts and combat sports where the forearm intercepts an incoming strike.
The outer or inner forearm absorbs the blow, protecting the head or body: She threw up a forearm block just before the punch connected.
The technique appears across disciplines from karate to boxing to self-defense training.
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- deflectTurn from course
- martial artsCodified fighting systems
- karateJapanese unarmed combat discipline
- defenseProtection against harm
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