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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Blocking and Striking with The Same Limb for Martial Arts and Self-Defense Practitioners
Blocking and striking with the same leg or arm? What happened to the other weapons we carry as part of our bodies everyday? I have to tell you though I’ve had some good success with this method of counter-attack, but it does have it’s disadvantages as well….
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Blocking and Striking with The Same Limb for Martial Arts and Self-Defense Practitioners
Blocking and striking with the same leg or arm? What happened to the other weapons we carry as part of our bodies everyday? I have to tell you though I’ve had some good success with this method of counter-attack, but it does have it’s disadvantages as well….
Advantages of Blocking and Striking with The Same Limb
An Opening is Immediately Created
I block in close and snap my hands to increase the force of my block or parry. Because of this my opponent or attacker must reach out for me, thus creating an opening on the same side.
The One Hand with Which to Block Syndrome
I can’t tell you how many experienced martial artists I have sparred with that think they only have one limb with which to block. This seems especially true if their front hand has executed the attack. For some reason block with the rear hand seems to have not developed as a reflex in as many martial artists as I’d like to see it develop. So if that hand is suddenly extended outward, you almost see a look of shock on their faces when they see a fist or knife-hand strike coming at their unprotected side of their head or neck.
Because these martial artists almost always block with one limb, they often try to race me back to the block. Even then they don’t win because having a threatening weapon inside their defenses is an unusual experience for them.
Disadvantages of Blocking and Striking with The Same Limb
This Won’t Work Against a Martial Artist Who Blocks Equally Well With Both Hands
Now think about that before you say, “yup that’s me.” When’s the last time you got your hand trapped and avoided being hit or kicked with your other arm without even thinking about it?
There’s a Tendency to Block and Then Counter-Attack
I’ve caught myself pausing after a block to counter-attack with the same limb instead of just continuing with the motion. It happens! You’re sparring with some guy who could potentially kill you if he/she or you have a bad day there’s a tendency to make sure you don’t get hit!
Technically It’s Slower!
Think about it. You’re opponent executes a right hooking punch. You block to the inside with your left hand and counter-attack with your right hand at the same time and it’s faster! This is one reason I’m surprised the same limb blocking and striking work so well!
Examples of Blocking and Striking with The Same Limb
These are combinations I’ve personally executed successfully to give you an idea what to what I’m referring. Please do not try these except under the guidance of a qualified instructor.
Right Hooking Hand-Strike
Left inside to outside knife-hand block.
Left hooking cross to the chin.
Right Hooking Hand-Strike
Left inside to outside knife-hand block
Left outside to inside knife-hand strike to the neck.
Right Hooking Hand-Strike
Right outside to inside knife-hand block
Right back-fist to the nose
Right Hooking Hand-Strike
Right outside to inside knife-hand block
Right inside to outside knife-hand strike to the neck
Right Roundhouse Groin Kick (shin, instep or toe of shoe)
Raise Left Knee
Left front-kick to the groin without setting your foot down.
Right Roundhouse Groin Kick (shin, instep or toe of shoe)
Raise Right Knee
Right side-kick to the supporting knee without setting your foot down.
Conclusion
As you can see you have some Martial Arts Techniques to either consider, practice or of course as some martial artists do, nothing at all. The choice is yours as always to expand your horizons by finding fault with my theories after testing them or to agree with them slightly, change them and make them your own.
About the Author
About The Author
Sensei J. Richard Kirkham is a dual certified teacher http://InHomeTutoringHi.com . He’s been in martial arts over 36 years.
For drills which improve your ability to block with both limbs and counter-attack regardless of your level please see Bringing The Martial Artist Out from Within http://kirkhamsebooks.com/MartialArts/BringingTheMartialArtistOutfrombykirkham.htm
Feel free as well to get his Free Punching and Kicking Power Tips http://martialarts808.com/PPTips/
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