The Angled Palm Block

http://youtu.be/46v_HNUotSE

This block covers the same area that the opposite arm covers when I perform a Mantis Block.

My blocking hand is held high. I sweep it down at an angle across the body and deflecting the incoming punch down from its intended target (the short ribs).

Ideally it slams into the incoming arm and deflects it to the side.

However, even if my block is a bit late, I can still deflect the punch down. Difficult to explain but there are times when I train this block that I deflect the punch down instead of to the side.

Without prejudice