I like the softer high blocks as well but a good use for hard high blocks is removing grabs. A high block is a quick way to remove a lapel grab, but sometimes your shirt does get ripped.
Hey, that's a great point. I am solely focusing on the movements used to block in these videos. If you haven't already, check out our Block, Lock, Blow, Throw videos. and thanks for watching. What Martial arts do you study?
You got a great point @Simerror. In the video, we have to slow everything down to stop motion speed to see what is actually going on. But is you see me block at speed it will look exactly what you are talking about. It Tilting the direction of their attack while warping your own body into a new position. We would never do a single static action on its own. Thanks for watching. what martial arts to you do?
The initial attack to the face not being blocked is deceptive, because its really more about your positioning, and lack of guard. You really need to use the right ma-ai or distancing for the upper block to be appropriate. If you are inside their reactionary gap, you probably won't be able to do any block, because the time to respond is longer than it takes to complete the strike.
The blocks and punches in kihon should be thought of as just exercises to build speed, stamina, and power. Kumite(sparring) and grappling is where you learn to actually fight. Anyone who tries to use the stances and moves in kihon and katas in actual combat is gonna be in trouble.
@mr.joedirt8583 Good comment 👍I also think of the “block” as a strike as in offensive defense imagine knocking the opponent’s head backward with the upward block says Thug Kwan Do Thanks
Yes. One thing that many people don't understand is that the way you do techniques in kumite probably won't look like the way those same techniques are done in kihon or kata, and sensei like Mabuni Kenwa talked about this. "Age Uke" (high block) simply means "to receive by rising or moving upwards." All it does is lift an incoming attack upwards and you see that frequently in combat sports. In boxing you see boxers, especially those using a Philly Shell, deflecting punches by lifting their elbow to lift the attacking arm up over their head, that's a high block. Where a high block shines, in my opinion, is for taking someone's back. When you're sparring and your opponent attacks your head you can bend your knees and use a horse stance to duck as you use a high block to lift the attacking limb up, then use the hand you're high blocking with to grab or hook the attacking limb to pull one way as you launch yourself the other way to get behind them. Essentially the high block can be used like a duck under or an arm drag from underneath and it's easy. I saw this application from an Okinawan sensei who said one of the main applications of the high block is to get behind someone so you hit them in the kidney. We were never supposed to be dogmatic about the techniques, the high block was just supposed to teach you to lift an attack upwards so you could slip underneath it, strike, etc.
Every block is a strike & every strike is a block. Coupled with striking wood 🪵/ trees or steel for conditioning. Any strike or block that connects is going to hurt a lot 💪👍
Hey, nice video. This high block comes from kung fu styles but does not exist. Its a second degree technique. After controlling for example his left arm, doing a step forward and for example punching, the opponent blocks my arm and I then lifting his arm upwards and punch under it. Thats the movement most kung fu friends try to interpret as a block
Thank you 👍
I like the softer high blocks as well but a good use for hard high blocks is removing grabs. A high block is a quick way to remove a lapel grab, but sometimes your shirt does get ripped.
Hey, that's a great point. I am solely focusing on the movements used to block in these videos. If you haven't already, check out our Block, Lock, Blow, Throw videos. and thanks for watching. What Martial arts do you study?
@RebornMartialArtsLLC Kenpo Karate, Taekwondo, and I dabble in Tajiquan.
That's great man. Kempo was my first art. It really is a great system.
@matthewschafer6359 Good comment. Thug Kwan Do agrees. Thanks
In Ninpo Taijitsu, this is done by shifting body and using blocking to shift attacking hand. its never static and followed by counter punch.
Ive noticed in boxing its best to block by smacking at the wrists (bare knuckle)
These videos seem really helpful though so thank you
You got a great point @Simerror. In the video, we have to slow everything down to stop motion speed to see what is actually going on. But is you see me block at speed it will look exactly what you are talking about. It Tilting the direction of their attack while warping your own body into a new position. We would never do a single static action on its own.
Thanks for watching. what martial arts to you do?
The initial attack to the face not being blocked is deceptive, because its really more about your positioning, and lack of guard.
You really need to use the right ma-ai or distancing for the upper block to be appropriate. If you are inside their reactionary gap, you probably won't be able to do any block, because the time to respond is longer than it takes to complete the strike.
Thats right. The block used here uses the idea of a piercing while simultaneously closing off the line of attack.
The blocks and punches in kihon should be thought of as just exercises to build speed, stamina, and power. Kumite(sparring) and grappling is where you learn to actually fight. Anyone who tries to use the stances and moves in kihon and katas in actual combat is gonna be in trouble.
@mr.joedirt8583 Good comment 👍I also think of the “block” as a strike as in offensive defense imagine knocking the opponent’s head backward with the upward block says Thug Kwan Do Thanks
I got to ask, do people actually use this block when sparring?
Yes. One thing that many people don't understand is that the way you do techniques in kumite probably won't look like the way those same techniques are done in kihon or kata, and sensei like Mabuni Kenwa talked about this. "Age Uke" (high block) simply means "to receive by rising or moving upwards." All it does is lift an incoming attack upwards and you see that frequently in combat sports. In boxing you see boxers, especially those using a Philly Shell, deflecting punches by lifting their elbow to lift the attacking arm up over their head, that's a high block. Where a high block shines, in my opinion, is for taking someone's back. When you're sparring and your opponent attacks your head you can bend your knees and use a horse stance to duck as you use a high block to lift the attacking limb up, then use the hand you're high blocking with to grab or hook the attacking limb to pull one way as you launch yourself the other way to get behind them. Essentially the high block can be used like a duck under or an arm drag from underneath and it's easy. I saw this application from an Okinawan sensei who said one of the main applications of the high block is to get behind someone so you hit them in the kidney. We were never supposed to be dogmatic about the techniques, the high block was just supposed to teach you to lift an attack upwards so you could slip underneath it, strike, etc.
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Every block is a strike & every strike is a block. Coupled with striking wood 🪵/ trees or steel for conditioning. Any strike or block that connects is going to hurt a lot 💪👍
Hey, nice video. This high block comes from kung fu styles but does not exist. Its a second degree technique. After controlling for example his left arm, doing a step forward and for example punching, the opponent blocks my arm and I then lifting his arm upwards and punch under it. Thats the movement most kung fu friends try to interpret as a block
Thanks for watching. What style of Kung fu do you study. I will be making a video on soft blocks on a few weeks.