Mantis Block Followed by Multiple Counters

The attack is a hard rear hand to the body.

This defense should have a one and a half beat rhythm to it.

It should be noted that this is not the only defense or even the best defense. It is simple a defense (one of many). This makes the defender’s actions harder to anticipate.

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Outside Palm Block Followed by Multiple Counters

Today the attack that we are defending against is the straight jab to the eye. The outside palm block is very versatile and fast. Against a quick jab, this outside palm has to be in position and the defender is deliberately drawing the attack.

Otherwise, the block will be too late.

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Inside Hooking Block Followed by Multiple Counters

This is a similar defense drill to what we did yesterday. The main difference is that the attack is a bit lower (the eye instead of the forehead).

I have noticed that at the higher levels, there is a tendency to throw a minimum of three counterattacks. This is not always the case but it does happen often.

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Rising Block Followed by Multiple Counters

This week I’m working with Jason (who has kindly consented to being on film).

Today we are exchanging defenses against an overhand punch to the forehead. The basic defense is to block, slight pause and then, follow up with a flurry of counterattacks.

This is a ‘DRILL’. The prearrangement allows us to embellish the counters. The years of practice allow us to go at speed.

About twenty seconds in, there is a small hiccup. We make a false start before continuing. This hiccup allows us to see that we are paying attention to each other throughout the exchange. Such hiccups (and the way we respond to them) are warning signs as to whether we are doing the technique correctly (as we are in this case) or not.

Once again, Thanks Jason!

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Shift Forward Roundhouse Kick with the Toe While Wearing Shoes

There is a ninety degree turn of the hips that occurs during the execution of this maneuver. This turn should add both time and power to the kick.

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Shift Forward Offset Kick with Toe While Wearing Shoes

Again, similar to what the kicker was doing a couple of days ago.

This time he torques into the kick with a slight turn of the body. The kick is more angular than vertical.

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Shift Forward Front Thrust Kick with the Toe While Wearing Shoes

This kick is the same attack as the one done a couple of days ago.

The difference is that the kicker uses his back leg and torques into the kick.

Without prejudice