Crossdownward Block and Two Counters

http://youtu.be/lt-6zbyRspQ
Lead limb crossdownward block into counter punch.

Now I turn my body and grab the cane in an augmented 6th grip (as shown).

I drive the end of the cane into my opponent.

Without prejudice

Mantis Block and Two Counters

 http://youtu.be/ef7sXmEAc9Y
I switch my grip as shown to the 10th grip on the cane.

Lead limb mantis block into counter punch.

Only at this point do I drive my cane out as a thrust into the opponent’s body.

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Outside Block then Two Counters

http://youtu.be/otkkRpwD2LE
Basic same arm outside block then counter punch.

The second counter is done with the cane.

I switch grips by transferring the cane to my lead hand and holding it in the middle or ‘7th’ position.

From here I simply backhand the part of the cane closest to my little finger into his groin.

At this point I withdraw.

Without prejudice

Inside Block then Two Counters

http://youtu.be/2ZdXrmUX1uI
Basic same arm inside block then counter punch.

Again, the second counter is done with the cane while I am holding it in the fist or ‘walking’ position.

But this time I turn my palm upward then swing the cane low in a forehand swing.

Again, I make contact with the portion of the cane closest to my hand (as shown).

This is a forehand swing and I demonstrate its power at mid height into the bag.

But I use it into the leg at a low height (where the best defense would be to move away from it).

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Rising Block then two Counters

http://youtu.be/PT9PRq__YIw
Basic same arm rising block then counter punch.

The second counter is done with the can while I am holding it in the fist or ‘walking’ position.

I simply lift it into the groin or, if the groin is closed off, I drive it in a short circle into the outside of the thigh.

I make contact with the portion of the cane closest to my hand.

Without prejudice

Angled Block, Shift Away Kick, Backhand Knifehand

 http://youtu.be/MnkhcunSziE
This is another simple defense drill.

This time the attacker leads with a stepthrough punch to the body.

Again, this is much like yesterday except that he is using a looping punch to the side of the abdomen.

I knock the attacking limb away with an angled block (as shown).

I shift back and kick to the groin with the ball of the foot.

I step down as I strike with a Knifehand to the face with my lead hand.

I withdraw back out.


Without prejudice

Crossdownward Block, Shift Away Kick, Backhand Knifehand

http://youtu.be/aL8vzawgml4
This is another simple defense drill.

This time the attacker leads with a stepthrough punch to the body.

Much like yesterday except that he is using his other hand (left against left etc.)

I knock the attacking limb away with a crossdownward block (as shown).

I shift back and kick to the groin with the ball of the foot.

I step down as I strike with a Knifehand to the face with my lead hand.

I withdraw back out.


Without prejudice

Mantis Block, Shift Away Kick, Jab

http://youtu.be/3mZJqB7l01U
This is another simple defense drill.

This time the attacker leads with a stepthrough punch to the body.

I knock the attacking limb away with a mantis block (as shown).

I shift back and kick to the groin with the ball of the foot.

I step down as I jab to the face with my lead hand.

I withdraw back out.

The primary differences between today and yesterday (or the day before) is the attacker is punching to the body and I am blocking down and top the side in response.

Without prejudice

Rising Block, Shift Away Kick, Jab

 http://youtu.be/zmxPsKdvREg
This is a slight variation of the last two days.

The attack is a stepthrough punch to the face.

I knock the attacking limb away by attackers’ arm upwards with a rising block.

I shift back and kick to the groin with the ball of the foot.

I step down as I jab to the face with my lead hand.

I withdraw back out.

Without prejudice

Outside Block, Shift Away Kick, Knifehand

http://youtu.be/EH40PNcXJew
Another simple defense drill against a grab for my lapel.

I knock the attacking limb away by hitting the inside of the attackers’ wrist with an outside block.

I shift back and kick to the groin with the ball of the foot.

I execute a backhand Knifehand thrust  to the face with my lead hand.

I withdraw back out.

Without prejudice

Inside Block, Shift Away Kick, Jab

 http://youtu.be/meuQzxJkFGc
This is a simple defense drill against a grab for my lapel.

I knock the attacking limb away by hitting the inside of the attackers’ wrist.

I shift back and kick to the groin with the ball of the foor.

I step down as I jab to the face with my lead hand.

I withdraw back out.

Without prejudice

Combinations with the Forehand Knifehand

http://youtu.be/5aXZ16Hol3E
Today I am using a Forehand Knifehand.

I use the same limb twice or I use both once.

All the combinations flow off the jab.

Today I use the jab to ‘set up’ the Forehand Knifehand.

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Combinations with the Backhand Hammerfist

 http://youtu.be/dVURt5sn2nI
All week I have demonstrated drills based on a common theme.

I use the same limb twice or I use both once.

All the combinations flow off the jab.

Today I use the jab to ‘set up’ the Backhand Hammerfist.

Without prejudice

Combinations with the Looping Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/cmfusoHzjKQ
This is similar to yesterdays’ drill except that today I am performing two basic combinations with the Looping Forefist Thrust.

One uses the same limb twice while the other uses both.

The jab is a highly useful tool.

Today I use the jab to ‘set up’ the Looping Forefist Thrust.

Without prejudice

Combinations with the Forehand Ridgehand Swing

http://youtu.be/sylQj7pUF5U
I am performing two basic combinations of the Forehand Ridgehand Swing.

One uses the same limb twice while the other uses both.

The jab is a light quick movement while the Ridgehand swing is a long heavy driving one.

I use the jab to ‘set up’ the Ridgehand swing.

Without prejudice

Combinations with the Backhand Knifehand Thrust

http://youtu.be/JONzbcEuzVE
This is similar to yesterdays’ drill only I am performing two basic combinations of two knifehands.

One uses the same limb twice while the other uses both.

Again, both combinations have three different variations.

Changing from fist to Knifehand can be challenging.

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Combinations with the Straight Thrust

http://youtu.be/6g7Ft8bq7xo
Today I am performing two basic combinations of two punches.

One uses the same fist twice while the other uses both fists.

However, both combinations have three different variations.

Keep in mind that it is the ‘doing’ that counts.

It is not so important as to what I am ‘doing’ as long as it is correct.

Without prejudice

7th Grip on the Cane: Angled Block and Counter

http://youtu.be/9jWz6DTbBcU
Gripping the cane in the middle I strike down with the cane down in an angled crossdownward block.

Then I return the cane to a parallel position to the ground before I counter swing.

At this point I add a punch with my free arm and another cane strike.

Without prejudice

7th Grip on the Cane: Crossdownward Block and Counter

http://youtu.be/FsxwLabWfvE
Gripping the cane in the middle I strike down with the cane down in a crossdownward block.

Then I return the cane to a parallel position to the ground before I counter swing.

Without prejudice

7th Grip on the Cane: Mantis Block and counter

http://youtu.be/Ak4eZNmQ2aw
Again, I grip the cane in the middle.

This time I twirl the cane down in a mantis block.

Then I return the cane to a parallel position to the ground before I counter swing.

Again, my hand turns completely palm down before I counter.

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7th Grip on the Cane: Outside Block and counter

http://youtu.be/aUaWv0qrvHI
Again, I grip the cane in the middle.

This time I go in the opposite direction with an outside block then I turn the block into a counter swing.

My hand turns completely palm down before I counter.

Without prejudice

7th Grip on the Cane: Inside Block and counter

http://youtu.be/yXiWZuYKS4U
Again, I grip the cane in the middle.

I use it to first execute an inside block then I turn the block into a counter swing.

My hand turns completely over before I counter.

Without prejudice

7th Grip on the Cane: Rising Block and counter

http://youtu.be/vrj_Sc_1zPE
Today I grip the cane in the middle. I use it to first execute a rising block then I turn the block into a counter swing.

Notice how I turn my hand before I counter.

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Simultaneous Block with Counter Forehand Knifehand using the Cane to block with

http://youtu.be/qCL9JE6umBk
Again, I hold the cane in the middle.

In this drill I am blocking with the cane while counterstriking with the Knifehand.

This defensive drill is used against a hard powerful thrust.

Against a quick punch, I would do something else.

Without prejudice

Simultaneous Block with Counter Hammerfist using the Cane

http://youtu.be/G59KYbI1NWo
I hold the cane in the middle.

In this drill I am blocking with the cane while counterstriking with the bare fist.

It is only with constant practice that skill with this drill can be attained and kept up.

Without prejudice

Simultaneous Block with Counter Thrust using the Cane

http://youtu.be/gjJKoGmjDg4
I hold the cane in the middle.

If I am blocking with the cane while counter punching; I can use all six torso and head blocks.

If I am blocking with the free arm while countering with the cane; I can use only the four blocks shown.

Without prejudice

Block Check with cane and Counter

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

http://youtu.be/T4mEoeGkSiA
I block with my free arm.

I check with the cane (held in mid grip).

I counter with my free arm.

In this case I am using my free arm to block and counter.

Both arms should be able, and useful.

Without prejudice