The accompanying defensive technique for the lower area repels attacks arriving at the Gedan level in the opposite direction of the Gedan barais.
In gedan nagashi uke, no particular stance is preferred. Depending on the situation, the defense is predominantly executed in zenkutsu dachi, kokutsu dachi, or fudō dachi. Gedan nagashi uke does not appear in the kata. However, it is a popular defensive technique in combat because it can be used instinctively. It is often used to ward off mae geri.
