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The Inward Lower Block is used when escaping in direction #2 when in a
left fighting stance. This block is similar to the Inward Upper Block
but naturally blocks an incoming leg technique rather than an incoming
hand technique. There are two important points to remember when
performing this escape/block.
First, you must keep the upper body straight (vertical) and do not
bend forward when performing the block. Many novice students have this
tendency and the danger exist that the block is applied correctly but
the leg technique continues in an upward motion and hits the defender
in the face. That is, the torso is bent too far forward by mistake. So,
please take care not to accidentally bend forward into the attack zone
of the oncoming leg technique.
Below Shihan Henderson is demonstrating the Inward Lower block with closed fist.
Second,
many novice student do not swing the block enough from the back of hip.
That is, they simple push the arm out in a straight line direction
which does nothing to stop the incoming leg. The danger here is that
the hand can be traumatized and the wrist damaged. Thus, make sure that
the arm travels in a clockwise circular motion from behind the hip into
the front area,
where the block can be executed and the leg swept (pushed) out of the
way.
Refer back to the section entitled "Escape Directions" for a
more detailed explanation of escape methods and directions where this
block technique may be used.
Below Shihan Henderson is demonstrating the Inward Lower block with knife hand block. 
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