How to Do a Low Block in Taekwondo Martial Arts

Video Transcript

"Hello! My name is Sid Nelson, master instructor in Martial Arts. I'm representing expertvillage.com. The next block we're about to show is the low block. This block, unlike the middle block, will begin on the top. I'll demonstrate in a front stance. We'll keep the arm, the blocking arm, on top with the wrist facing the ear or neck. This block is going to be blocking from the waist down to the knees. Any techniques trying to get to this area, this lower area. We'll start with the blocking arm on top. Reach and setup the arm so that the elbows meet. Again, just like the punches, we're going to pull the block down and then sweep it down in front of us as we pull back and retreat the other punch to the belt. At the end of the technique, keep in mind like the punch, twist the wrists. It'll come up and go down. Stay relaxed during your block. Only tighten up your muscles at the very last moment in the block. Keep the block close to your body and slide the other arm back to the other belt."