High, Low, Centre Inside Blocking Drill

I use each arm alternately as shown.

This is a coordination drill.
https://youtu.be/kjboGul0W54
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7th Grip: Still another Block then Counter Drill

This is the opposite of yesterday’s drill.

I block to the closed side of my upper torso before counter striking.
https://youtu.be/0a3FOT3L0Q0
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7th Grip: Another Block then Counter Drill

This time around, I block a punch to the open side of my head.

I then counter as shown.

This looks simple…

Doing it under pressure requires a lot of practice.
https://youtu.be/RYWy3_R9upM
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7th Grip: A Second Block then Counter

Against a straight in attack into the solar plexus, I block (as shown).

This block is for the same area (just done in the other direction.
https://youtu.be/qRSThQZbyuM
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7th Grip: One Block then Counter

Against a straight in attack into the solar plexus, I block (as shown).

This block has the effect of bending my arm or ‘loading up’ the cane for its counter.

If I make contact the cane will rebound back.

If I miss the cane will continue on its arc and be ready for a second counter.

In either case, I must keep a firm grip on it.
https://youtu.be/EnMGLFj3Mhg
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7th Grip: Striking with the Butt End of the Hook

This is a minor movement.

It is slow and it takes a while to learn properly.

None the less, it has a place in training.
https://youtu.be/1_bvLVmHkLU
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7th Grip: Thrusting with the Tip

Almost like a Forefist Thrust, I chamber it at the hip.

Then I thrust the tip out at Front Kick distance.
https://youtu.be/J_bPbUOOA18
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