Basic Defense against a Front Kick to the Groin

http://youtu.be/ZjnI6gzLBHg

As I kneel, I drop my palm heel into the top of his incoming foot.  I straighten up. At this point, as my attacker withdraws, I advance with my own front kick and same side jab. Then I withdraw with my guard up.

Without prejudice

Block, Simultaneous Block with Forehand Knifehand

http://youtu.be/xaJdoiR-fbc

The Forehand Knifehand is a big heavy blow that can finish a fight if it lands. The slight quick block that deflects an attacker’s incoming punch is an excellent initial move to ‘pave the way’ for the Forehand Knifehand.

While I wouldn’t strike from the ear with it, I would have y hands up and as I swung the Forehand Knifehand, it would pass through the ‘ready position’ of the hand by the ear.

 Without prejudice

Block, Simultaneous Block with Hammerfist

http://youtu.be/NP9u2CRXsQA

Today’s drill is all about using this arm position. One arm is held up and the other is at mid height and across the body.

Alternating between blocks alone and blocks done with simultaneous Hammerfists (or Backfists) is more difficult that it looks and care should be taken that it be executed correctly even if at first, it has to be done slow.

Without prejudice

Block, Block with Counter

http://youtu.be/5cdXFGpEXQ4

The whole idea of this drill is make both the block by itself and the simultaneous block with counter interchangeable if the situation presents itself. Sometimes only a block works best and sometimes it is better to block with a counter. Knowing which is best is important but only if I can actually apply the correct one instinctively.

Without prejudice

Block, Block/Check, Counter

http://youtu.be/nuTOpro_2cY

The timing for this drill is a little different than yesterdays. I block with my lead arm (a full beat) and then I use the same arm again (another full beat) to perform a second block. At this point, I use my rear arm to check (a half beat). Only now do I execute a counter attack (another full beat).

The result is a different rhythm: 1, 1, ½ , 1. I only check those strikes which are heavy, ponderous and relatively slow.

Without prejudice

Same Limb Block Then Counter with Insert

http://youtu.be/KhbteOOaTVE

The rhythm of, ‘one, two, three’, is what I am after. I am keeping the same basic rhythm over and over. It can be done quickly or slowly but it is still the same rhythm.

Once it has been achieved, changes can be made…

Without prejudice

Block then Punch Drill with Insert

http://youtu.be/4tlCwY9S498

This is a basic lead arm block, slight pause then rear arm counter punches. The only difference is that in this drill, instead of pausing, I use my lead arm to block again. The rhythm remains the same; one, two three.

Without prejudice