Simultaneous Rising Block with Counter Back Hammerfist

Once again I am working with Jason.

This drill is very similar to yesterdays.

The main difference is the use a Back Hammerfist to counter attack with.

Again the attacker leads with an overhand punch to the forehead.

The defender defends with a ‘Rising Block’.

This time the defender also counter attacks with a ‘Back Hammerfist’ with his other hand as he blocks.

It works best against a strong single punch (as opposed to a flurry of them).
http://youtu.be/EYVDpi6u9Aw
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Simultaneous Rising Block with Counterpunch

Once again I am working with Jason.

Again the attacker leads with an overhand punch to the forehead.

The defender defends with a ‘Rising Block’.

This time the defender also counterpunches with his other hand as he blocks.

This is not always possible and must be set up in advance.

It works best against a strong single punch (as opposed to a flurry of them).
http://youtu.be/doerkLyHAGM
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Rising Block / Check / Counterpunch

Today I am executing two man techniques with Jason.

The defender's lead arm blocks a heavy punch to the face from the attacker.

This has the effect of leaving the punching arm extended for just a second.

The defender then uses his rear arm to 'check' the blocked arm.

This has the effect of holding the extended arm in place for just a second.

Then the defender is free to use his lead fist to counterthrust.
http://youtu.be/RsROLQVtZ7w
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Rising Block Counterpunch

This time around I use the same arm to block counterpunch.

I block with a Rising Block.

If the attacker pulls his arm back, I ride the attacking arm back in as  counterpunch.

There is no time to pause and no need (it would be counterproductive in this instance).
http://youtu.be/d_fVtz-cUcM
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Rising Block and Counterpunch

I start by facing my attacker while standing in a Left Forward Bow Stance.

I hold my lead arm low and my rear arm high.

I do this to entice him (or her) to punch to my face.

When he does, I execute a Rising Block with my lead arm.

There is a slight pause in case I need to block or move.

Then I punch with my rear arm.
http://youtu.be/iWvGsOI98H0
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Alternate Arm Drill with The Thrust Punch

The emphasis today is on the alternating arms.

This pull back of the returning arm adds power to any other punch.

(Even the ‘Flowing Punch’ I demonstrate while seeming to move away as I punch).
http://youtu.be/Oml8B-pxBmc
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Alternate Arm Blocking Drills for the Torso

The three blocks I use to guard my upper torso can be done as alternate arm drills.

However, they are essentially single arms blocks.

They can be done from either the ‘High Guard’ or the ‘Low Guard’ with equal ease.
http://youtu.be/Lxuv8L7HvzA
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