Block-Check-Counter

http://youtu.be/4KhRBbMH5c4


The rhythm of this three part defense combination is ‘one, two, three’. I block with one hand, check the attack (hold lightly in place) with the other hand before counter attacking with the first hand.

This works best against a heavy driving punch for the head or the body.

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Same Limb Block Counterpunch

http://youtu.be/ZSu3xEW5qrI

This time, I do use the rhythm one-two. The distance from the blocking the attacking punch to the opponents head or torso makes the one-two rhythm both effective and powerful.

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Block And Counterpunch

http://youtu.be/VgnQuWzyN9M

This is a basic rhythm. I start by drawing the attackers punch. Then I defend with a short hard Block. I follow this with a short pause. The pause is followed with a counterpunch with the opposite arm.

One, Two, Three; the rhythm is basic. If I am trying to block counter in either a ‘one-two’ rhythm or simultaneously, that is a different thing.

This basic rhythm is a natural follow-up to the block alone.

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Fifth Grip on the Cane – Three Strike Drill: Centre, Low, High

http://youtu.be/FNI8wIZ6pS8

This is the reverse of the even more advanced version I was doing yesterday. I strike at centre first, then I go low before striking high.

Reversing drills can be very challenging and very frustrating. The best thing that reverse drills teach is perseverance.

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Fifth Grip on the Cane – Three Strike Drill: Centre, High, Low

http://youtu.be/5-ejN4a6uxU

This is an even more advanced version. I strike at centre first, then I go high before striking low.

Calling it out loud can help to improve one’s skill. It is not about speed or aggression. It is about building focus, balance, timing, confidence and flow.

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Fifth Grip on the Cane – Three Strike Drill: Low, High, Centre

http://youtu.be/UD6ZvNlwwFA

This is the reverse of the advanced version I was doing yesterday. Instead of travelling straight up or straight down; I strike low, then high and finally at centre.

Again, this is a deceptively easy looking. I started slow and gradually built up speed.

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Fifth Grip on the Cane – Three Strike Drill: High, Low Centre

http://youtu.be/zm2kWQe2yMs

This is a more advanced version of this drill. Instead of travelling straight up or straight down; I strike high, then low then centre.

This is a deceptively easy looking drill but it requires a lot of practice to get down well.

I first learned this drill with Forefist Thrusts and Basic Blocks using alternate arms.

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