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How To Do A Forearm Block

There are a number of different blocks in taekwondo. In this step by step guide Richard Newcombe, instructor with the Taekwondo Association of Great Britain, teaches you how to do the high section outer forearm rising block, the low section outer forearm block, and the middle section inner forearm block. Enlarge

How To Do A Forearm Block

There are a number of different blocks in taekwondo. In this step by step guide Richard Newcombe, instructor with the Taekwondo Association of Great Britain, teaches you how to do the high section outer forearm rising block, the low section outer forearm block, and the middle section inner forearm block.

Top Tips

  • The rising block and the low section block are performed in a walking stance with the front arm's palm towards the side of your face and the rear arm behind it, knuckles to knuckles.
  • In the rising block your blocking arm should finish about a fist above your head at a 30 degree angle; this will ensure the attack is deflected away from you.
  • The starting position for the middle section block is a walking stance with the blocking arm face downwards in front of you, and the other arm crossed over the top of it at the elbows.