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Martial Arts - Blocks

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Martial Arts - Blocks

VideoJug expert black-belt instructor Steve Mortimore, is here to teach you the basic but essential martial art move of the Block. You need to be able to defend as well as attack in martial arts, so here is a guide showing you how. VideoJug expert black-belt instructor Steve Mortimore, is here to teach you the basic but essential martial art move of the Block. You need to be able to defend as well as attack in martial arts, so here is a guide showing you how.

Step 1: You will need

Step 2: The Stance

REMEMBER! Good solid blocks require good solid energy. This is drawn up from the ground through your stance.

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and taking a step back with your right foot to a comfortable distance, as if on tram lines. Then turn your feet 30º and bend your knees. Remember to keep your feet firmly on the ground.

Step 3: Rising Blocks

Blocking a kick or a punch is much more than just stopping your opponent's assault. It's designed to give you a way of redirecting his attack, and in turn, the opportunity to strike a counterattack.

When you've got yourself into the basic stance, ask your training partner to throw a straight right punch to your nose.

As the punch approaches, lean forward and raise your right arm, bent at the elbow, rotating the fist so the little finger is now the highest finger in the fist.

Deflect the punch. You'll want to use the bony part of your forearm to avoid hurting yourself.

Once you've blocked the punch, pull your arms back as quickly as possible into the guard. And never forget: as with any martial art technique, speed is of the essence.

Step 4: Cross Blocks

Get into the stance as before and again ask your partner to throw a punch at your face or upper target area.

Bring your right arm up and bent 90º at the elbow.. Push or sweep your arm across the front of the face from right to left, making sure you push with the elbow and keep the lower arm upright.

Again, your main aim with both these blocks is to deflect the opponent's punch with the bony part of your lower arm, rather than with the fleshy part.

Step 5: Review

Don't forget the solid stance, the quick reaction, the deflection of the punch with your lower arm and the keeping of the guard up.

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  1. Wild_Jim

    No, don't do it guys!! Yep, Steve is definitely my main man tonight! Wow, what a block (rising block) totally wrong side - why doesn't the brown belt belt him in the ribs with his left hand? Hey you guys - have a look at the bow!! then watch martial arts etiquette - that's cobblers as well, but there are some inconsistencies - see if you can spot them!! Keep going Steve! Ignore what the rest of us are saying, you're really great entertainment, better than any comedy I've ever watched.

  2. Anonymous

    I am assuming this video is meant as a joke.

  3. mosy

    they are rubbish bruce lee could kick both their asses

  4. Anonymous

    i seriously would not suggest trying to block a hook or roundhouse punch like that there are much better ways if you want to learn a martial art look at either wingchun kungfu or kempo jujitsu brazillian jujitsu but stay away from karate its outdated and pretty useless against an opponent who is good with his hands such as a boxer

  5. Anonymous

    would whoever is posting the videos of this guy please stop because this stuff is all wrong. I'm guessing that he learnt all his techniques from kata's and didn't bother to think abouth their pratical applications.

  6. Anonymous

    Ya just try a rising block on a guy who weighs 100 lbs more than you. You'll get your ass handed to you. Cross blocking with only 1 hand and proceeding not to parry (bring both hands up at the same time) is asking to get punched. On top of this, never pivot into the guy as he'll just come across with his other hand and hit you from BEHIND.

  7. Masterchief

    lol. Maye you should download some self control videos.

  8. visuallearner

    im going to practace these video all through the summer vacation and anyone who tries to mess with me during school is going to get a nasty surprise