Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Rising Block then Two Counter Punch Drill

The same limb that blocks executes the first punch.

I use the blocking position to strike into my opponents face with my first counter.

Then I counter with the other hand.

With this drill, I alternate sides with the Block/Punch.

Again, this is a three count drill.
https://youtu.be/79yC91HgWrk
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Monday, September 19, 2016

Block and Counterpunch Drill

I put the pause in between the block and the counter on this drill.

Some I am performing a three count drill.

Therefore my count should be ‘one, two, three’.

Which is exactly what it would be if I were executing a three punch drill, over and over.
https://youtu.be/94IH9aSh5vY
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

High, Low, Centre Punching Drill

This one is done from the ‘High Guard’ position.

The punches are powerful, quick and effective.

But this is still just a drill.

They would not be used against an opponent like this.
https://youtu.be/sVa59iQDD10
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Tuesday, September 13, 2016

High, Low, Centre Outside Blocking Drill

Same basic idea as yesterday except the blocks come from the outside.
https://youtu.be/aOG5Fy3jUUQ
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Monday, September 12, 2016

High, Low, Centre Inside Blocking Drill

I use each arm alternately as shown.

This is a coordination drill.
https://youtu.be/kjboGul0W54
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Friday, September 9, 2016

7th Grip: Still another Block then Counter Drill

This is the opposite of yesterday’s drill.

I block to the closed side of my upper torso before counter striking.
https://youtu.be/0a3FOT3L0Q0
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Thursday, September 8, 2016

7th Grip: Another Block then Counter Drill

This time around, I block a punch to the open side of my head.

I then counter as shown.

This looks simple…

Doing it under pressure requires a lot of practice.
https://youtu.be/RYWy3_R9upM
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Tuesday, September 6, 2016

7th Grip: A Second Block then Counter

Against a straight in attack into the solar plexus, I block (as shown).

This block is for the same area (just done in the other direction.
https://youtu.be/qRSThQZbyuM
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Monday, September 5, 2016

7th Grip: One Block then Counter

Against a straight in attack into the solar plexus, I block (as shown).

This block has the effect of bending my arm or ‘loading up’ the cane for its counter.

If I make contact the cane will rebound back.

If I miss the cane will continue on its arc and be ready for a second counter.

In either case, I must keep a firm grip on it.
https://youtu.be/EnMGLFj3Mhg
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Friday, September 2, 2016

7th Grip: Striking with the Butt End of the Hook

This is a minor movement.

It is slow and it takes a while to learn properly.

None the less, it has a place in training.
https://youtu.be/1_bvLVmHkLU
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Thursday, September 1, 2016

7th Grip: Thrusting with the Tip

Almost like a Forefist Thrust, I chamber it at the hip.

Then I thrust the tip out at Front Kick distance.
https://youtu.be/J_bPbUOOA18
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