How to Perform a Double Forearm Block in Tae Kwon Do
Would you know how to block a punch or a kick to the middle? A double forearm block will ward off the attack while setting you up for a counterattack.
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Instructions
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Face forward with one leg ahead of the other, keeping your legs shoulder-width apart.
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Form both hands into fists.
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Reach behind you with both arms, your forward arm across your body and your back arm behind. Both palms will face down.
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Move both arms forward at the same time to block.
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Sweep your front arm out from your body across the middle so that it stops over your front leg, your elbow cocked at a 90-degree angle, palm facing inward at eye level.
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Pull your back arm across the front of the body, fist resting against the side of the forward arm. The wrist will twist so that the palm faces up.
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Tips & Warnings
The back arm should augment the block. Your front arm and back arm should form a 90-degree angle in front of your body.
If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.
