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Chest Block Combination Drill with Pads

Hello,

Chest-blocks are versatile techniques that can be effective counter-attacks. This drill explores ways to use the outside chest block followed by an inside chest block as a defensive response to a wild punch or sucker punch. Key combative principles here are using the larger surface area of the forearms to help guarantee effective striking (it's easier to hit your target while full of adrenaline if you use a larger striking surface), getting off the centerline of your enemy while keeping him on your centerline, and using body dynamics to generate power in the strikes. I call this technique Hulk smash. The video demonstrates the partner drill as well as an accompanying pad drill. Enjoy!

Best,

David 

Marc
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dhogsette wrote:

Key combative principles here are using the larger surface area of the forearms to help guarantee effective striking [...], getting off the centerline of your enemy while keeping him on your centerline, and using body dynamics to generate power in the strikes.

Yes, I can see all of those. Nicely done!

Take care,

Marc

dhogsette
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Thank you, Marc! This drill is a lot of fun, and students seem to like it a lot. You can really feel the power dynamics, especially in the second inside chest block/hammer fist. 

Best,

David 

Marc
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dhogsette wrote:

You can really feel the power dynamics, especially in the second inside chest block/hammer fist.

Yes, it's dynamics are similar to hitting with a stick, very powerful shot.

karate10
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The uchi uke/hammer fist combo you displayed was right on target. Money shot!!! Excellent video David. Keep up the good job...Regards...Gerald.

dhogsette
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Thanks Gerald. I'm doing me best!

David