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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]].  
  
[crescent kick block videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
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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, an inside crescent kick to their thigh will rotate their body, causing their kick to miss its target.  
 
 
Crescent kick blocks are also incredibly useful in the special case where your hands are restrained.
 
  
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[crescent kick block videos, fast and slow, from the front and side.]
  
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Crescent kick blocks are one of the few available defensive options when your hands are restrained.
 
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Latest revision as of 00:23, 19 January 2021

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, an inside crescent kick to their thigh will rotate their body, causing their kick to miss its target.

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

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