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.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

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1. Face forward with one leg ahead of the other, keeping your legs shoulder-width apart.

2. Form both hands into fists.

3. Reach behind you with both arms, your forward arm across your body and your back arm behind. Both palms will face down.

4. Move both arms forward at the same time to block.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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.

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