High, Low, Center Backhand Knifehands from the Opposite Shoulder

There is a slight pause between blows as I reach over to the opposite shoulder before striking.

This drill is all about coordination. To make it functional, I’d change one hand to a forefist thrust (left or right, it doesn’t matter).

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High, Low, Center Forefist Thrusts from the Low Guard

Although I start at the hip, the drill is pretty much the same as I did yesterday. First high, then, low and finally center. This can be a very interesting coordination drill.

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High, Low, Center forefist Thrusts from The High Guard

This actually looks much easier than it is. The punches come from the high guard but the targets are different. Keeping this drill up can be quite a challenge.

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High, Low, Center Forehand Blocks

In many ways, this is similar to yesterday’s drill. Blocking in a high, low and center pattern requires a certain focus. I start slow and gradually build speed.

The main difference is that I’m using palm heels to block with in a forehand delivery.

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High, Low, Center Backhand Blocks

I call them backhand blocks (rising, inside and downward) because they start from the opposite side of the body.

With blocking, I rarely torque into (or with) the block as I’m usually starting from behind and I don’t have the time even if I’m in position.

I tighten up the stomach as I reach the end of the block. I have a firm base to block from. I combine these elements with wrist snap, speed and focus for a powerful strike to my attacker’s limb.

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Backhand Knifehand Thrust Low done from the Opposite Hip

Once again, this reverse rotation hip torque knifehand thrust is done to the solar plexus. This can be either a fight stopper or one of several strikes. It is very versatile.

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Backhand Knifehand Thrust Center done from the Opposite Hip

I start slow and only when I am proficient at slow do I increase speed and power.

I make it a point never to rush. I also make it a point to only do one strike at a time. Although it may look like a bunch, that is not the case…

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