Simultaneous Block with Snapping Backfist

The timing of this drill is very similar to yesterdays. The idea is to strike both the attacker’s arm and his face or torso at the same time.

The main difference is that today’s drill utilizes an overhand backfist or underhand hammer fist as the counter attack.

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Simultaneous Block with Counter Punch

This drill emphasizes striking the attacking limb while punching the head or torso of the attacker.

When done correctly, this is very effective.

However…

This is not a passive ‘wait-and-see’ tactic'. It must be combined with an aggressive attitude and intermixed with both a confident awareness of the dangers posed by the attacker and real ability to inflict damage.

This is a high risk / reward technique. Screw it up and it will be painful and costly.

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Block / Check / Counter

This drill is actually very similar to yesterday’s drill in the actual mechanics of how it is performed.

The same limb that blocks then counter attacks.

The main difference is that there is a checking motion done with the other hand between the block and counter.

Now, when to use this and against whom; those separate this defense from others in a major way.

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Same Arm Block then Counter Punch

This drill uses the same blocks and counter punches as yesterday’s drill. The only difference is that today I am countering with the same arm I block with.

The idea here is that I use a passive draw (give a target and take it away when my opponent attacks).

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Alternate Arm Block AND Counter Punch

I've done this for a long time and it just never gets old for me. One arm does a basic block to guard against a forefist thrust to the face or body and the other arm counter punches after the block is finished.

In this drill, I deliberately place a slight pause between the block and counter punch. That way I can block again if necessary (or move).

This drill is different from a simultaneous block/counter punch but to an attacker, it won't look different.

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Slide in Roundhouse Kick with the Ball of the Foot to the Heavy Bag

Kicking a braced object has a completely different feel to it than kicking one the recoils upon impact. I have braced my heavy bag in such a way that I can experience both.

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Slide in Roundhouse Kick with the Top of the Foot to the Heavy Bag

This kick, I execute from a leading horse. Maintaining the correct distance is absolutely vital to kicking with power in Kisae Kempo.

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