Block then Counter

http://youtu.be/beEAnWLu5PM
Same six basic blocks done with the lead arm.

This time I counter right off the block with the same arm and no pauses.

Without prejudice

Block and Counter Punch

http://youtu.be/LDXZGIY6k9M
A quick review today.

The basic idea is simple in theory; I draw a punch by presenting an opening.

The attacker punches and I deflect the punch with a quick block.

Only at this point do I pause slightly before counter pinching.

The idea is to strike the opponent not clash with him.

Without prejudice

Combining the Cane with an Angled Block and Counters

http://youtu.be/HrqreEY_0Hs
In many ways this drill is similar to yesterdays.

Again, I block with an Angled Block and counter with the same hand.

I follow up a cane thrust to the body then a Forefist punch with the other hand.

I do this a cou0le more times before I finish off with a shift away front snap kick.

Without prejudice

Combining the Cane with a Crossdownward Palm Block and Counters

http://youtu.be/kKdXvE-t1EM
This time I block with a crossdownward palm block and counter with the same hand.

Only at this time do I follow up the cane before strike with the palm heel of my other hand.

Then I follow up with a Cane strike (as shown).

I strike with a Knifehand then strike with the Cane again.

I finish off with a shift forward knee.

Without prejudice

Combining the Cane with an Mantis Block and Counters

http://youtu.be/DkRq_EiCyVU
This time I simultaneously use the cane to perform an Angled Block with striking with the palm heel of my other hand.

I follow up with a Cane strike (as shown).

I pull the Cane back as I thrust again with my bare palm heel.

I strike one more time with the Cane and one last time with the palm heel.

I finish off with a shift away offset kick.


Without prejudice

Outside Palm Block with Cane Counter

http://youtu.be/_mXDRgsuChY
Again, I hold the cane at the top in the 9th grip (as shown).

I block a punch to the chest with an Outside Palm Block while simultaneously counterpunching to the body with the cane. I follow up with the blocking hand and again with the cane.

I can finish with a kick. Notice that when I am practicing on the air, I shift forward but when a bag is there I shift backward before I kick.

As long as the bag is close, I am in range to strike.

If the bag swings away from my strikes I can either follow it or wait for it to return or withdraw myself.

Without prejudice

Inside Hooking Block with Cane Counter

http://youtu.be/NDZztCT_e_0
Again, I hold the cane at the top in the 9th grip (as shown).

I block a punch or grab to the chest while simultaneously counterpunching to the body with the cane. I follow up with the blocking hand and again with the cane.

As long as the bag is close, I am in range to strike.

If the bag swings away from my strikes I can either follow it or wait for it to return or withdraw myself.

Without prejudice