Class 07 - Punch Block Series
GU7
Punch Block Series (1-5) - Our natural
behavior to protect against strikes when trapped beneath someone is
to block our face or try to escape. Unfortunately,
these intuitive responses will often put us at the perfect distance
for the attacker’s punches to be even more effective. In this
lesson,
we learn how to use the critical principle of distance management
to neutralize strikes and stay safe, all while exhausting the
attacker’s
energy. First we will teach you the five “stages” of punch
protection individually, and then we’ll put them all together at
the end.
Technical Slices
1. Stage 1
• Indicator: Assailant is in your guard and throwing strikes.
• Essential Detail: Manage the distance by keeping control of his
head and arm.
• Most Common Mistake: Exerting too much energy while keeping
closeness.
• Bad Guy Reminder: When you “swim,” make sure you are attempting
to push off of their body to create distance.
• Drill Orders: Bad guy will start sitting up in the guard and
simulate punches, achieve Stage 1, swim for 10-15 seconds,
reverse
roles.
2. Stage 2
• Indicator: Assailant retracts his free arm to throw punches to
the body.
• Essential Detail: Use your shins to block his punches while
controlling the back of his triceps with your hands and
forearms.
• Most Common Mistake: Allowing space between the forearm and thigh
when in Stage 2.
• Bonus Detail: Use your forearm to guide his head into place on
the drop and avoid a head-butt.
• Drill Orders: Start in Stage 1, bad guy will simulate wide low
punches, Stage 2, back to Stage 1, reverse roles.
3. Stage 3
• Indicator: Assailant retracts his body in an attempt to create
distance and land punches.
• Essential Detail: Place your knees on his chest with your feet
just outside his hips, and elevate your hips.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Make sure you sit up and give your partner as
much pressure as they need to be able to elevate their
hips.
• Most Common Mistake: Not protecting your face while in Stage
3.
• Safety Tip: When returning to Stage 1, be cautious of an
accidental head-butt or elbow strike.
• Drill Orders: Start in the guard, conduct 2 cycles: 1-2-3-1,
1-3-1. Reverse roles.
4. Stages 4 & 5
• Indicator: The assailant attempts to stand up while in your
guard.
• Essential Detail: Keep your hips on the ground and place your
feet across his waist with extended legs to keep him out of
arm’s reach.
• Bad Guy Reminder: Lean forward realistically to make it easier
for them to drop you to Stage 1.
• Most Common Mistake: Using the wrong leg to pivot in Stage
5.
• Safety Tip: When transitioning from Stage 3 to Stage 4 drop your
hips for neck protection and better control.
• Drill Orders: Start in the guard, conduct 2 cycles: 1-4-5-4-1,
1-2-3-4-5-4-1, reverse roles.