Continuous Alternate Arm Backhand Knifehand Thrusting Drill

http://youtu.be/u33L1hMWwj0

This is also a reinforcement drill. Only today I am training the Backhand Knifehand Thrust instead of the punch. Like yesterday, the last strike should be as strong, focused, balanced, quick and clean as the first one.

I use the same blow in the air that I execute on the heavy bag at the end.

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Continuous Alternate Arm Punching Drill

http://youtu.be/elcp71i2Go4

This drill is a reinforcement of the punch. The last punch should be as strong, focused, balanced, quick and clean as the first punch.

Notice that I do a short few before resetting and do one hundred (100) in thirty seconds (30).  The short set is also comprised of powerful blows.

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Simultaneous Lead Arm Block with Rear Arm Forehand Knifehand Swing

http://youtu.be/GiKMXUH0erQ

In order for this combination to work (in any of its variations), I have to be set before the attack begins. This also means I must be able to use the initial position for more than one thing or I will telegraph my intentions.

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Lead Arm Block with Rear Arm Backfist

http://youtu.be/Tld6PwKugoI

I start with one had in high guard and one hand in low. As I block high, I counter low or I block low while countering high.

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Simultaneous Lead Arm Block with Rear Arm Counter Punch

http://youtu.be/u0DTtWBNuA8

I use a Forefist thrust to my attacker’s face (or body while deflecting his incoming punch to my face or chest.

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Lead Arm Block, Rear Arm Check, Lead Arm Counter

http://youtu.be/MzyS7usGN8U

While the same limb blocks then counters, the rear arm checks between the two. There should be a nice even flow to the combination.

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Lead Arm Block followed by Lead Arm Counterattack

http://youtu.be/1HN2QFH6w4A

Almost the same as yesterday except that I counter with the same arm I block with.

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Lead Arm Block followed by Rear arm Counter

http://youtu.be/QYkhTYugWP4

This is a basic defense combination. There is a definite pause between the initial block and the counter. There is time to inject a second (or more) block(s) before countering.

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Rear Leg Roundhouse Kick followed by Rear Arm Backfist

http://youtu.be/QhIlicm7u6g

Torque off the back leg and roundhouse kick followed by a same side Backfist. The same as I have been doing all week (in one version or another). Notice that as I drop the kicking leg to strike…I drop only to neutral.

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Rear Leg Offset Kick followed by Rear Arm Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/B_FxX-JQ5tQ

I drive in with my back leg using an offset kick and follow with a rear arm Forefist Thrust. This can be made to work whether the initial kick is blocked or not. All that is necessary is that the attacker stand his ground against the kick.

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Rear Leg Front Snap Kick followed by Rear Arm Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/4YMRoh7tWRo

I shift my weight forward and execute a front snap kick. As I drop my kicking leg forward, I punch straight in. The ‘one-two’ rhythm is used and done correctly, this is a powerful combination.

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Lead Roundhouse Kick followed by Lead Backfist

http://youtu.be/5pcudJQH1ik

I start with my side leading into the attacker. Instead of a jab I use a Backfist. The rhythm is the same.

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Lead Offset Kick followed by Lead Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/NaJGg-AlTZw

Slide forward and execute an offset kick at groin height. Follow this by punching with the same side as I step down. Again, the ‘one-two’ rhythm is the beat that I use.

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Lead Front Snap Kick followed by Lead Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/C_VQXMRzozQ

The punch flows right off the kick. It is a one-two rhythm that makes this combination work best.

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Forehand Knifehand Swing

http://youtu.be/JLYKW5VGTKc

Another powerful strike that should be set up with a jab or block first. This is a strong but easy-to-see coming strike.

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Hammering Bottom Fist

http://youtu.be/2OtiFIk8UXI

This is another version of a jab. This time I am using the bottom of my fist from across my stomach to the target. Looks light and like it is a ‘nothing’ strike.

Looks can be deceiving.

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Looping Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/uwZQNdlgsUU

This strike should be used to strike targets located on the side or angled to the side of an oncoming attacker. It is a strike that (like the Ridgehand I showed yesterday) must be set up with proper timing and distance. The attacker must be busy reacting to something else or he may see this coming in and defend against it.

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Forehand Ridgehand Swing

http://youtu.be/opAqXtRKClA

This is a big powerful swing. It can be done horizontally or diagonally but either way, it takes a long time to get to its target. It has to be set up properly or it is easily countered.

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Backhand Knifehand Thrust

http://youtu.be/MYjLKSdGTzE

Similar in many ways to the jab, the Backhand Knifehand Thrust utilizes the edge of the hand to strike the vulnerable targets of an attacker.

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Lead Jab

http://youtu.be/1hcrsoH_yzs

This is both a very basic weapon and a devastating tool to inflict damage as well as set up other weapons.

Still, it looks like nothing until it lands!

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Simultaneous Block with Forehand Knifehand Swing

http://youtu.be/-ienbvrQklw

Instead of a Forefist thrust or a hammering Backfist; I use a Forehand Knifehand Swing.

The Forehand Knifehand Swing is very powerful but easy to see coming. It is also slow so it must be timed and placed with great precision or it will be blocked and countered.

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Simultaneous Block with Counter Hammerfist

http://youtu.be/Ca-cozgR-Tc

Similar to yesterday’s counter the hammering counter (with either the Hammerfist or the Backfist) is deceptively powerful and hard to see coming.

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Simultaneous Block with Counter Punch

http://youtu.be/jMKIoGq1uT0

The lead arm blocks the incoming attack while the rear fist strikes to the attacker’s body or head.

Notice, that at the end of this vid, I show the different timings I have practiced all week.

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Basic Lead Block then Rear Check then Lead Counter

http://youtu.be/MeRoWkcgq6M

This is usually used against a heavy puncher who likes to brawl. He leaves his hand out for just a fraction of a second before retracting it. When the timing and position are right, this combination works well. But it must not be forced; it works without thought or not at all.

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Basic Lead Block followed by Lead Counter

http://youtu.be/F4gTP9Cj3j0

This combination may be used to defend against a single punch (or grab) or it can be used to interrupt a combination by blocking the first punch and punching between his first and second punches.

Tricky and unpleasant if you are a bit off, when it works, it works very well indeed (uses the incoming force of the attacker against himself).

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Basic Lead Block followed by Rear Counterpunch

http://youtu.be/QOyYH_Ebij0

This is a very simple combination. Easy to use and easy for the other guy to get around.

There must be a pause between the block and the counter. This leaves room for another block. It is designed this way. This combination is used to defend against a single punch.

If the attacker is using more than that, a different strategy is called for…

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