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Martial Arts Blocking Techniques
This is a natural reflex, at least for many of us, if not most of us. I am not going to go into counter attacks here because I want to stick to blocking techniques for a very good reason. In my opinion, martial arts blocking is and should be one of the most essential parts the martial arts beginner must accomplish. Humility should be part of your training. One should never attack unless provocation leaves no alternative. Always think “blocking” first, unless you want to severely injure your attacker by counter attacking. I’m not suggesting block and run. Every situation is different. I am not talking about any specific style on blocking because all styles teach the same fundamentals on protecting one self.
In my opinion, to correctly thwart off an attack is to deliberately and forcefully block the attack. I mean block and block hard to create pain to your attacker. Blocking in this manner is almost like a counter attack. I believe that while applying these blocking techniques in this manner, your attacker will be in a painful situation, therefore, ceasing his attack. |
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