Basic Blocking Drill 1

My thanks go out again to Kurt for his efforts here.


Black Jacket (Kurt) is practicing blocking against Shirt (me). First we do four different basic blocks. The strikes are done to hit but only at about half speed (or even less). Once the four basic blocks have the defender warmed up, the attacks are done without warning and any of the four blocks may be called upon.


This drill is designed to teach a defender to switch cleanly and effectively between several different blocks. There are many different principles involved here but the primary ones are 'zone defense', 'half distance' and 'passive draws'.


Without prejudice