Bare Arm Block Then Cane Counter Thrust in 5th Grip

My lead arm blocks, I pause slightly then I thrust with the cane held in the 5th grip.

When I counter, I do not turn for more distance.

It is true that I put my hips slightly into the strike but the emphasis is on ‘slightly’.

When I am countering high, I lift the striking arm before I counter.

This is one of those drills that require a LOT of practice.

So many things can go wrong that this drill must be done slowly and carefully.

And that is even before bag work is included.

Work on the bag should start slowly and gently and gradually increase.

Even done fast and hard it should feel easy and effortless.
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