Same Side Outside Palm Block and Counter Punch

I use this when my blocking arm is already up.

Generally, I find it works best for me when I go left against left.

However, I can easily use it against either arm.

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Same Arm Inside Hooking Block and Counter Punch

This is against a straight punch to the face.

I simply knock the inside of the attacking punch off to the side before counter punching.

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Same Arm Rising Block and Counter Punch

This week I’m demonstrating a variation on the exercises I was doing a couple of weeks ago.

They all fall under the heading of Block and counter. There is a definite one, two rhythm to this defence.

This drill is also based on the idea that the defender can see the attack coming and is both willing and able to handle it effectively.

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Slide in Offset Kick with Spin Kick Follow-up

This is very similar to the spin backfist follow-up. The distance is different but the hazard to the kicker remains.

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Slide in Offset Kick with Opposite Leg Kick

Not as fast as yesterday’s combination. It has the advantage of being more powerful.

There is a moment between the kicks when the kicker is vulnerable. Care should be taken that the one being kicked is not able to launch a counter attack at that moment.

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Slide in Offset Kick with Same Leg Follow-up

This is one of the fastest combinations there is. Just like doubling up on the jab (only with a kick).

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Slide in Offset Kick with Spin Backfist Follow-up

This is a flashy technique that looks good.

Helps develop balance, rhythm, speed and the distance has to be adjusted too.

However, the kicker’s back is exposed (however briefly) and this makes this a more dangerous combination (to the kicker) than other combinations.

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