The Seventh Grip Angled Block then Counters

http://youtu.be/NR_Rrh0fvvU
Almost the same as yesterday’s drill.

This block also covers my torso against a punch to my body, just a bit further over.

I grip my cane in the middle (the seventh grip).

This time I execute an angled block and return the cane to my hip (as shown).

I use my other arm to counter punch.

I follow the punch with a forehand strike with the cane and reset.


Without prejudice

The Seventh Grip Crossdownward Block then Counters

http://youtu.be/jBO0pMQoMbc
This block also covers my torso against a punch to my body.

I grip my cane in the middle (the seventh grip).

This time I execute a crossdownward block and return the cane to my hip (as shown).

I use my other arm to counter punch.

I follow the punch with a forehand strike with the cane and reset.


Without prejudice

The Seventh Grip Mantis Block then Counters

 http://youtu.be/KML9XN_vn90
Like yesterday; I start in a forward bow with my cane in my lead arm at punching distance.

Unlike yesterday, this block covers my torso against a punch to my body.

I grip my cane in the middle (the seventh grip).

This time I execute a mantis block and return the cane to my hip (as shown).

This allows me to follow up with a second counter.

Only then do I use my other arm to counter punch.

I follow the punch with a forehand strike with the cane and reset.

As I have said; the entire drill is as much about moving the cane around as it is about conflict.

Without prejudice

The Seventh Grip Outside Block then Counters

http://youtu.be/t-jO0e3vyfA
Like yesterday; I start in a forward bow with my cane in my lead arm at punching distance.

I grip my cane in the middle (the seventh grip).

This time I execute an outside block and then I use my other arm to counter punch.

As I punch I pull my can back to my hip with my palm up (as shown).

This allows me to follow up with a second counter.

The entire drill is as much about moving the cane around as it is about conflict.

Again, the main thing that has changed is the block itself; I knock the attacking limb to the side today.

Without prejudice

The Seventh Grip Inside Block then Counters

http://youtu.be/hoJ2552gAbY
Like yesterday; I start in a forward bow with my cane in my lead arm at punching distance.

I grip my cane in the middle (the seventh grip).

I execute an inside block and then I use my other arm to counter punch.

As I punch I pull my can back to my hip with my palm up (as shown).

This allows me to follow up with a second counter.

The entire drill is as much about moving the cane around as it is about conflict.

Primarily the main thing that has changed is the block itself; I knock the attacking limb to the side today.

Without prejudice

The Seventh Grip Rising Block then Counters

http://youtu.be/wgGGVF0ch_s
I start in a forward bow with my cane in my lead arm at punching distance.

I grip my cane in the middle (the seventh grip).

I execute a rising block and then I use my other arm to counter punch.

As I punch I pull my can back to my hip with my palm up (as shown).

This allows me to follow up with a second counter.

The entire drill is as much about moving the cane around as it is about conflict.

Without prejudice

A Sixth Drill with the Cane in the Fifth Grip

http://youtu.be/dRA36oyvlvI
Again, this is similar to yesterday’s drill; ecwpt  that this time I use the end of the hook.

Basically I stand sideways and drive the end the hook (of the cane) into the bag in a high, low center pattern.

Again, it is highly unlikely that an attacker will stand there and trade blows with me when I am cross checking.

But I must maintain my balance whether I make contact or not.

Without prejudice