Basic Blocks

Almost all TaeKwon-Do blocks start with crossing the arms about chest level. This helps to generate more power by turning the wrist at the last minute. The extra power comes from the speed produced at the last minute.


















Low Block

This is one of the first blocks you learn; the primary goal of the low block is to stop a kick to the shin or groan area. To do this you first cross your arms at the chest, then you use your forearm to block the kick.














This is an example of how the low block is executed. As the kick comes in you hit it away from your body.





High Section block

This block is much like the low block; you use the same part of the arm to block. You start by crossing your arm at your chest. The arm you block with should be on the inside of the X. As you raise your arm up you should turn your arm outwards, so that your forearm is where the attack hits.




This block is highly effective against a knife strike as shown in the picture. By executing this block the knife stays far enough from both your head and your arm.


















Twin Forearm Block
This block is prefect against someone who try to choke you. The most important is to make sure that you don't put your arms to far out, or to close or else the attacker will get through anyway.










This is how the block should look when attacked.




















Knife hand guarding block

This is one block that doesn't start with crossing the arm. Instead you wide up your arms, then strike the person's attacking arm.