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Osu Dachi

Defense

Hiza

Knee Block

PronunciationHee-zah

Orange BeltIntermediate

Key Points

Purpose
Using knee and upper thigh to block opponent's kicks
Timing
When defending against opponent's kicks
Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Step-by-Step Execution

Follow these steps to perform the Hiza correctly

  1. Use knee and upper thigh as blocking surface

    Defensive application of knee

  2. Block kicks from opponent

    Effective defensive technique against leg attacks

Practice Complete

Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required