Blocks

3. Outside forearm block – Chudan-uke

4. Lower forearm block

5. Knife hand block

7. Bent wrist block

Palm heel block - high and low

Knife Hand Roundhouse Block - often times used in connection with the cat stance 8-20-2016

Double-hand Blocks - In both examples attackers throws a right punch to defender's head. 11-19-2016

A. Intercept the incoming punch with your left hand, catching the punch near the attacker's wrist with a knife hand block(shuto-uke). Simultaneous with the block, you are to rotate your upper body in a cone shape. Also in combination with the left hand block, you are to use your right hand (shuto) to catch the bicep of the attacker's incoming punch. In unison, your left and right catching the incoming punch and the body rotation deflects and defeats the power of the incoming punch. A more aggressive form of this block uses the right shuto-uchi (strike) to the attacker's lower bicep to attempt to resist the attack.

B. This is similar to the (A.) technique above with the difference of your left shuto-uke will intercept the bicep of the attacker's right punch. Your right shuto-uke will act as a back-up block and catch the attacker's wrist. Applied with force, the left shuto-uchi can block and deliver a pressure-point blow to the attacker's lower bicep that may discourage future assaults. One can follow-up the block with counter attacks by 1st - switching/sliding your left hand where your right hand was the attacker's arm - then use your right hand to deliver a shuto-uchi blow to the attacker's neck. With your right hand in position for to grasp the shoulder and left holding the wrist - you can now deliver a hiza-ate (knee strike) to the groin or body of the attacker.

Trapping Shuto - 8-25-2018

This Block uses a knife hand (Shuto) that ends in a wrist curling snap. Not clearly shown in the video is the hip rotation that greatly multiplies the effectiveness of this powerful block. This block can trap the opponents strike allowing for a counter strike.

Side block - Elbow out and fist on the hip - swing elbow to block an attack coming from the side. For example, an attack from the right - Look right, right elbow block, raise right elbow with left hand underneath, shift body right strike attacker with a right elbow strike while pulling left hand opposite for optimum power.

Glancing elbow upper cut block - meet the attacker's punch with a glancing upward block. For example, an attacker throws a right cross and you are in a left front fighting stance. Wait until or meet the blow with your left glancing or meeting the attacker's right forearm while protecting your head from the blow. This also places you in the position to trap the attacker's right arm by hooking/curling your hand (inside out) on the arm. Then, simultaneously right palm heeling the attacker's face while twisting to the left. One can then step to the outside of the attacker's right leg for a take down.

Shoulder Shrug - This block can minimize an attack from behind. The classic tap/grab on the shoulder for a surprise sucker punch. For example, an attack from behind on your right. On the tap, begin to raise your right shoulder and elbow while tucking your chin tightly to your collar bone. This will help shield your jaw / temple area from a strike.