Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Inside Hooking Block then Counterpunch

Today I am using the same rhythm as yesterday’s drill.

However…

As I pause between block and punch; I step forward.

This would best be used on an opponent who punches and withdraws back out.
https://youtu.be/stDi1GUlSjE
Without prejudice

Monday, January 30, 2017

Rising Block and Counter Punch

I use my lead arm to execute a Rising Block.

I pause slightly (in case another block is needed).

Then I counter punch with my rear arm.
https://youtu.be/bns9_NZ12IM
Without prejudice

Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Another Block and Counter Drill with the Cane in the 12th Grip

This is almost the same as yesterday's drill.

I hold the cane as shown.

The tip is off to the side.

A thrust comes for my face.

I block to side.

I block another thrust to my face.

Then I thrust to the attacker’s face.

I pull the cane back and thrust to the body.
https://youtu.be/SfZhAOZ-GHA
Without prejudice

Monday, January 23, 2017

A Block and Counter Drill with the Cane in the 12th Grip

I hold the cane as shown.

The tip is off to my open side.

A thrust comes for my face.

I block to the closed side.

Then I thrust to the attacker’s face.

I pull the cane back and thrust to the body.
https://youtu.be/GBjLBIxrNYA
Without prejudice

Friday, January 20, 2017

The Cane 5th Grip with Another Basic Block then Counter Drill

I start with the can held parallel to the ground at shoulder height with my hands palm down.

Today I use the tip end to block a straight punch to the body.

Then I pull the cane hook close to my body.

I then thrust out.

It does not look like much until contact is made.

Finally, I rest to the original position.
https://youtu.be/TodU8WhXsEw
Without prejudice

Thursday, January 19, 2017

Another Block then Counter with the Cane in the 5th Grip

I start by holding the can in the 5th grip at hip height and parallel to the floor.

I snap the tip up and across guarding my face against a punch.

Then I retract the can back to the hip.

I then drive the tip out in a thrusting counter before returning to the original position.
https://youtu.be/XenQApBkaAU
Without prejudice

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

The Cane 5th Grip a Second Drill with Basic Block then Counter

I start with the can held parallel to the ground at shoulder height with my hands palm down.

Today I use the tip end to block a straight punch to the body.

Then I use a half step while cross checking to counter..

It does not look like much until contact is made.

Finally, I rest to the original position.
https://youtu.be/JCtXr0URhRQ
Without prejudice

Tuesday, January 17, 2017

The Cane 5th Grip Basic Block then Counter

I start with the can held parallel to the ground at hip height with my hands palm down.

Today I use the tip end to block a straight punch to the face.

Then I use the hook end to counter.

As shown, this is a basic punching movement.

It does not look like much until contact is made.

Finally, I rest to the original position.
https://youtu.be/cQUfgpLP5UM
Without prejudice

Monday, January 16, 2017

The Cane 5th Grip Basic Horizontal Thrusts

Today I use the hook end and the tip to thrust out with.

As shown, this is a basic punching movement.

It does not look like much until contact is made.
https://youtu.be/J-C3QAX8164
Without prejudice