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Crescent kicks can be used to swat incoming attacks aside. This is most commonly used as a defense against kicks. When the opponent shifts into [[Crane stance|crane stance]], you can crescent kick their thigh to rotate their body, causing the opponent’s technique to miss its target.  
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'''Mikazuki-geri uke''', the '''crescent kick block''', refers to the defensive applications of [[Crescent_kick#Inside_crescent_kick|inside cresent kicks]].
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Inside crescent kicks can swat incoming attacks aside. Additionally, when the opponent shifts into [[Crane stance|crane stance]] to throw a kick, you can inside crescent kicking their thigh will rotate their body, and the opponent’s kick will miss its target.  
  
 
[crescent kick block videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
 
[crescent kick block videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
  
Crescent kick blocks are also incredibly useful in the special case where your hands are restrained.
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Crescent kick blocks are one of the few defensive options which are available when your hands are restrained.
  
  
 
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Revision as of 23:58, 8 July 2018

Mikazuki-geri uke, the crescent kick block, refers to the defensive applications of inside cresent kicks.

Inside crescent kicks can swat incoming attacks aside. Additionally, when the opponent shifts into crane stance to throw a kick, you can inside crescent kicking their thigh will rotate their body, and the opponent’s kick will miss its target.

[crescent kick block videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]

Crescent kick blocks are one of the few defensive options which are available when your hands are restrained.