what is nagashi uke?
A quick breakdown of the Kanji of Nagashi Uke will till you a lot straight way:
- 流 Nagashi (Nagasu) = current, flow
- 受 Uke = Receive
Nagashi Uke is a flowing way to receive aka 'block' an attack.
Generally in Karate though...
...Nagashi translates into parry when it's about 'blocking' movement.
So it's not blocking in 90 degree angle, and definately not head-on.
For convenience, you can say Nagashi Uke is 'blocking' in a 45 degree angle. Between you and me though — that HARDLY scratches the surface of "Nagashi Uke".
Instead of thinking in agles, mind this:
- Brushing instead of bashing.
- Circular and rotational instead of straight (so it's not a straight move coming from a 45 angle).
- Guiding hand movement that matches absorbing, avoiding and rotational body movement — think Aikido-like. Instead of arm movement.
BUT BE CAREFUL...
When doing any kind of Nagashi Uke, don't 'Nagashi' too much.
Don't follow the opponents attack more than necessary, because you'll risk a second attack that has a high successrate.
And even if your opponent doesn't follow up right away...
...YOU are unable to follow up fast either.
So how does Nagashi Uke exactly work?
You'll find out soon throught these 2 videos 
everything you need to know about nagashi uke
ishikawa kumite examples (bulgaria seminar 2007)
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how to turn a basic block into nagashi uke
Here's some easy math:
Uke + Nagashi = Nagashi Uke.
The idea is simple, but the effect is HUGE.
Let's analyse Uchi and Soto Uke to understand this more...
UCHI UKE TO NAGASHI UCHI UKE
Although Uchi Uke has a regular version that can be turned into Nagashi Uchi Uke, you can take it one step further.
Look at the Uchi Uke picture and compare it to the Nagashi Shuto Uchi Uke picture.
The regular version has emphasis and focus on movement of the elbow. Although the elbow is still a key feature of the movement, focus shifts to the hand that you use to parry the attack.
You can argue that the open hand version is more practical for these 3 reasons:
- Elbow is lower, so the body is more protected
- The movement is smaller, so counter attack is easier
- You can intercept him earlier and guide him longer
SOTO UKE TO NAGASHI SOTO UKE
More or less similar to Uchi Uke with 1 BIG difference: the change of direction.
In Soto Uke, the direction is pretty much to the side. When doing Nagashi Soto Uke, the direction changes to diagonally backwards.
This difference is present in Uchi Uke as well, but not as much as in Soto Uke.
add this secret to your nagashi uke to get faster and avoid suki
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Or is it?
Let's just say roundabouts where designed and implemented in traffic for a reason...
Create your 'roundabout movement' by adding this secret to your Nagashi Uke that I teach in this video.
A valuable trainingmethod is inside too >>
nagashi uke kumite examples
how to flow into striking
The advantage of this Ippon Kumite is the use of Neko Ashi Dachi.
Naturally, your front foot will follow the twisting movement of your upper body which makes it easier for practise. It allows you to rotate your body really well. This is especially effective if you want to use your body more instead of just moving your arm.
1: Gyaku Nagashi Uke
When your opponent attacks with Jodanzuki, slide slightly diagonally to the right. At the same time, rotate to the left and execute Nagashi Uke.
Aim to do this one and the next in ONE movement. To pull this off, connect the left side of the body and pull it as one WITHOUT stopping to take this stance.
2: Yoko Empi
So: Keep pulling your body as you grab the opponents wrist and position your left foot. Continously, drop your body weight as you take Shiko Dachi and execute Empi.
After Nagashi Uke, you can add Meotode by doing another Otoshi with the same hand. Doing it that way is as if handing your opponents wrist to your left hand.
PRO TIP: Instead grabbing and Empi, drop into Shiko Dachi and execute Uraken (so you can focus on rotation and pulling your front foot. The rotation assists you big time: It'll turn into Nagashi Uke with your body.
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