Class 18 - Punch Block Series (Stage 5) - Guard [GU-27]; Haymaker Punch Defense [GU-30]
Punch Block Series (Stage 5) -
From Stage 4 it is important that you drop your opponent back to
Stage 1 as quickly as possible so that you are safest from
punches
and have the best control over their body. If, while in Stage 4,
your opponent is not leaning forward heavily enough to be dropped
to
Stage 1, it is best to kick them away to Stage 5. In this lesson
you will learn how to defend from Stage 5 as well as what to do if
the
opponent tries to throw your legs aside for a knockout punch.
Technical Slices™
1) Stage 5
Indicator: Opponent avoids leaning forward in Stage 4 of the Punch
Block Series.
Essential Detail: Use front leg to push and pivot, keep other leg
coiled and ready to block at all times
Most Common Mistake: Blocking leg too extended making it too easy
to grab
Bad Guy Reminder: From Stage 5 move side to side then rush in for a
punch
Drill Orders: Start from Stage 1, conduct 2 cycles: Stages
1-4-5-4-1, reverse roles
2) Rollover Technique
Indicator: Opponent grabs your leg and throws it aside to punch or
pass.
Essential Detail: Tight core and effective shoulder turn during
rollover motion
Most Common Mistake: Swiping instead of blocking with the rollover
leg
Bad Guy Reminder: Throw the leg and then step forward so that your
partner has something to block
Drill Orders: Start from Stage 5, conduct 3 rollovers on each side,
reverse roles
Haymaker Punch Defense -
In many cases, the precise movement and aim of your opponent’s
strikes are hard to predict. Sometimes, however, your opponent
is
so eager to attack you that their punch is totally predictable. The
“Haymaker” punch is used when a determined attacker comes at
you
from a distance with the objective of putting all of their body
weight behind one killer punch. Because of the haymaker punch’s
power
and predictability, the best option is to slip underneath it and
get behind your opponent.
Technical Slices™
1) Haymaker Punch Defense
Indicator: Opponent throws an overcommitted and very predictable
haymaker punch at you.
Essential Detail: Step with the correct leg and protect your face
with the front arm
Most Common Mistake:: Head remains in front of chest instead of
slipping around the back
Bad Guy Reminder: Aim for the head to make the punch as real as
possible
Safety Tip: Refrain from actually hitting your partner during
practice
Drill Orders: Start from standing, Slip the Haymaker, control rear
clinch for 5 seconds, reverse roles