Slide in Jab with follow-up Rear Arm Overhand Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/uU9OmYgHrJY

Like the Forehand Ridgehand swing, the Rear Arm Overhand Forefist Thrust is also a slow movement so I preface it with a quick jab first (as well).

The rhythm of ‘one-two’ is also the same. ‘One’ is the slide in jab and ‘two’ is the Rear Arm Overhand Forefist Thrust.

The main difference is the swing comes around while the Overhand Frefist Thrust comes in high but essentially straight in.

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Slide in Jab with follow-up Forehand Ridgehand Swing

http://youtu.be/RM8ryD_Lubw

The Forehand Ridgehand swing is a slow movement so I preface it with a quick jab first. The rhythm is ‘one-two’. ‘One’ is the slide in jab and ‘two’ is the Forehand Ridgehand Swing.

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Slide in Jab with follow up Lead Backhand Knifehand and Straight Rear Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/El-QQ5_pV-g

This three strike combination flows nicely and the high, low, high targeting is designed to create openings.

The trick is to practice it until the combination is a reflex.

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Slide in Jab follow up Straight Rear Forefist Thrust

http://youtu.be/ftDoiQLIoBg

I practice combinations pretty much the same way I practice single techniques.  I start slow and gradually build power and speed. Sometimes I vary targets, distance and recoveries.

However, the basic combination I practice has clear guidelines and reasons for existence in the system.

The key to constant practice is to keep it interesting.

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Block-Counter Swing

http://youtu.be/UlJeM-HpEA8

This is yet a different rhythm. Done solo it feels like it is a simultaneous block with counter.

Applied with a partner, the rhythm is one and a half. The counter starts at the same time as the block but it is a big heavy counter and it takes longer to complete than the block does. The rhythm is one (they start together) and (the block finishes) a half (the counter finishes).

This defense works best against a hard driving punch and it is dangerous to the defender. The timing and distance must be impeccable. A strong recovery is also a must.

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Simultaneous Block with Counter Hammerfist

http://youtu.be/3l6tmEQU-j8

The timing and distance are the same as yesterday’s drill. The blocks are similar too but the counter is a Hammerfist (or backfist).

The important thing about today’s drill is the position. One hand is held high and vertical with the wrist even with the shoulders. The other is held horizontal and parallel with the elbow. In essence I form a capitol ‘L’ with my arms. The fists are about five inches out from the body.

I may switch from left high to right high (or back again but being able to perform this drill fluidly is a matter of practice and then practice against a resistant partner.

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Simultaneous Block with Counterpunch

http://youtu.be/LZMQ5--4lvg

The rhythm for this combination is ‘one’. Technically, the block actually makes contact with the striking limb before the defender’s punch impacts the attacker’s face or torso. However, the discrepancy is so small that it is just easier and more efficient to count the combination double strike as one move.

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