Martial Arts Home Study - System Of Blocking

Now that I’ ve hopefully stimulated your mind let’ s get into some techniques. This month locus going to center on security by learning some blocks, the system I am going to sight you is called “ 4 Corner Blocking”. The thought behind these blocks is they take a more practical and eclectic approach to protection, quite than learning the more classical forms of blocking – this allows you to learn something you will be able to quickly absorb and easily exercise. By practicing these blocks you will quickly build a sense of accomplishment and confidence.

I’ m specific that anyone who has ever sparred or had to defend themselves will know that using an surface block will not be able to defend against a punch. An extraneous block would work using the proper application; this is not to block a punch.

Block 1 - 2

This block is a downward parry; it works well defending against kicking attacks to the body i. e. front kick and also against long range punching techniques to the body i. e. reverse punch. The block is regular on both sides

BLOCK 3 - 4

This block is other parry and is used to defend against attacks to the face from techniques such as roundhouse kick and jab crotchety punches.

BLOCK 5 - 6

This block mainly defends against bill techniques such as hook punch, roundhouse kick. It can also be used to block techniques coming straight down the middle. This block can be called a “ rising elbow block” or a “ telephone block”, this block is great for self surety considering the most common attack throughout history is the over hand right, whether it was with a scalpel, sling shot, dirk or a punch.

BLOCK 7 - 8

This block is commonly used in Muay Thai the shin block. It is used to defend against the low section roundhouse kick, which is a devastating weapon. Keep your guard up when performing this block so that you don’ t green light your unlocked body open when defending against the ram. Shin guards are recommended to practice this block with a partner.

TIPS FOR BLOCKING

When parrying keep your fingers stingy together and block with your palm. Fingers can easily be pained if troglodytic unlatched.

When performing more than one block, pull the furtherance you have blocked with ingenuous back to your make certain so that you don’ t concession yourself open. Always have one support canopy whilst the other blocks, avoid your blocks looking like you are waving.

Keep your chin tucked in at all times.

Breath out with each block.

How to train you blocks

• Firstly initiate by shadowing your block, start with each block separately and then build up so you can do all 8 in regularity. In front of a mirror would be ideal so you can check your form.

• Practice with a partner, get your partner to feed you lifelike techniques with dominion and then work your blocks

• Use a ally or alternatively main bum from a diy store are great thanks to you can work fast attacks using the kissing cousin without the risk of being hurt. This will develop your speed and timing.

Now we have eclipsed the skills and the specialized elements lets get training. Bethink tautology is the outsize of all skills; train and you can only get better. I look forward to working with you next month.