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Post by Aefibird on Oct 18, 2004 16:32:11 GMT
Which is your favourite technique?
Obviously, I know that the techniques a person would use in a 'real' fight (or even that game of tag known as 'points sparring') will be different depending on the circumstances, such as opponent, location etc etc etc.
However, I'm sure that everyone has a certain technique or combination of techniques that they like practicing and using.
So, what's yours?
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david m
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Post by david m on Oct 19, 2004 9:08:17 GMT
My favourite combo is - a quick, flurrying jab, cross, uppercut, followed by a chopping right leg low kick. Obviously, this is a thai boxing thing that I've yet to attempt at Karate!  |
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Post by AngelaG on Oct 19, 2004 10:02:00 GMT
I feel safest and at my most confident coming in close and working on the neck and throat. Most people are going to end up on the floor after a blow to the neck, and it doesn't even have to be that hard ;D
My second most favourite technique is the soft block, because this is so easy to do and the surprise on the opponents face is priceless!! This has to be top of the most useful technique list, after all not getting hit has to be number one priority.
Angela
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Post by thingy on Oct 19, 2004 11:39:21 GMT
My second most favourite technique is the soft block, because this is so easy to do and the surprise on the opponents face is priceless!! This has to be top of the most useful technique list, after all not getting hit has to be number one priority. Angela How does one perform "the soft block"? Just looking for a description for what you mean. ta |
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Post by AngelaG on Oct 19, 2004 11:45:26 GMT
A soft block is when you fling your arm out against an attack such as a hook punch. Aim to hit the attacker's forearm (if you hit into the bicep you run the risk of their elbow wrapping and their hand still hitting you), you can then run your arm back up the direction of the punch (there are energetics involved in this - taking their power/energy - but there are far more qualified people than me on here to help explain this) or slam it down into the their bicep. The angle of the forearm to bicep has to be more than 90 degrees or you will risk it collapsing, and the arm has to be totally relaxed. Do not meet power with power! If you try to match strength with strength you need to be stronger than the attacker, if you are nice and relaxed a small woman can stop the force of a 6' bloke with no effort at all. It doesn't matter which part of the forearm hits their arm either.
It takes no effort to stop a hook punch and will often leave the attacker reeling with the pain!
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Post by Aefibird on Oct 19, 2004 16:20:14 GMT
Angela, do you know of a site with pics of a 'soft block' on it?
I think I know what you mean, but it would be nice to see a visual representation of the angles you describe - sometimes picturing something from a description doesn't always work.
I think I know the technique that you are talking about, but I would like to see some piccys if possible, just to make sure that "I'm thinking what you're thinking".
Thanks!
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Post by AngelaG on Oct 19, 2004 17:07:04 GMT
Click Here Yeah I know a website - Karate Resource ;D Mike is doing a soft black to me in this one. All the hooks are being dealt with by soft blocks, but most of them we are closing the opponent right down so it's hard to see. This should give you an idea though.
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Post by RDKI on Oct 19, 2004 19:59:27 GMT
The "soft" block follows the principle of yin/yang insofar as a forceful attack is "accepted" or absorbed by the block rather than meeting force with force. It works best aginst the hook or haymaker type attack and is performed by raising the arm in a relaxed manner to meet the incoming arm, preferably but not necessarily at the forearm I(as Angela said) . The block is performed "haishu" with the muscular back of the forearm rather then with the bone, the arm should be at an angle not less than 90 degrees. This provides a mechanical advantage with bones & muscle properly aligned. Anything less than 90 degrees and the block will simply fold in and collapse (as mike found out when taking his Nidan!) The techncique also has an energetic effect in that the relaxation of the muscles of th arm & lack of a tight fist mean that energy can be better transferred into the attacking arm. If you perform the soft block onto a poweful hook punch, the harder the punch - the more it hurts the person throwing it - you may also find the the attacker fist pops open as the arm is overloaded with energy. When done correctly this takes no physical effort or strength on the part of the blocker. Phew  Hope that helps someone somewhere - its far easier to do than to describe! Martyn |
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Post by thingy on Oct 20, 2004 9:38:51 GMT
Ah yes, that block. I searched the internet looking for info to describe this block, and found another forum with Tommy_P saying things. What a chatty fellow. The video helped loads to get to grips with what you were saying. Describing moves is so difficult sometimes. If anyone is still puzzled, this'll help.
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Post by searcher2 on Oct 20, 2004 10:57:58 GMT
Someone ask why the forearm is a good place to hit. Go on.
Ask about PC8 and why this might be the nastiest thing you ever do to anyone.
If anyone wants to play with soft block i would urge you to attend either the
Martial Arts World Open Day
36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot, Devon, England
Saturday 30th October 2pm onwards
or the Kata Comparison course
Martial Arts World
First floor, 5-7 Market Street, Torquay, Devon, England
with Martyn Harris Sensei and myself teaching Niseishi and Nijushiho, differences and similarities.
I know for a fact that soft block will be used.
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Post by AngelaG on Oct 20, 2004 11:08:48 GMT
Ah yes, that block. I searched the internet looking for info to describe this block, and found another forum with Tommy_P saying things. What a chatty fellow. The video helped loads to get to grips with what you were saying. Describing moves is so difficult sometimes. If anyone is still puzzled, this'll help.
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Post by AngelaG on Oct 20, 2004 11:11:19 GMT
Someone ask why the forearm is a good place to hit. Go on. Ask about PC8 and why this might be the nastiest thing you ever do to anyone. If anyone wants to play with soft block i would urge you to attend either the Martial Arts World Open Day 36-38 Market Walk, Newton Abbot, Devon, England Saturday 30th October 2pm onwards or the Kata Comparison course Martial Arts World First floor, 5-7 Market Street, Torquay, Devon, England with Martyn Harris Sensei and myself teaching Niseishi and Nijushiho, differences and similarities. I know for a fact that soft block will be used. Ok I'll bite! Gee! Why is the forearm a great place to hit? What's PC8 and how is it special?  Oh and at what date would we see you and Martyn Harris Sensei working together at the Kata Comparison course Martial Arts World, First floor, 5-7 Market Street, Torquay, Devon, England? ;D |
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thingy
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Post by thingy on Oct 20, 2004 11:35:22 GMT
This is an opportunity I'm certainly not going to pass up.
Why is the forearm a good place to hit?
What is PC8?
Why might PC8 be the nastiest thing I'll ever do to anyone?
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Post by searcher2 on Oct 20, 2004 14:19:21 GMT
Oops. I meant PC6.
Martyn and i will be teaching together on Saturday 27th November 2004, plenty of time for all list members to sort out baby-sitters, flights, etc
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thingy
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Post by thingy on Oct 20, 2004 15:00:31 GMT
Ask about PC8 and why this might be the nastiest thing you ever do to anyone. ... What's PC8 and how is it special? What is PC8? Why might PC8 be the nastiest thing I'll ever do to anyone? A slightly strange conversation but needless to say, I enjoyed it immensely. |
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