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Karate Blocks Part 1There are many karate blocks, and rather than including too many of them into one single page, I decided to break them down into small groups for your convenience, as I did not want to overwhelm you with an information overload!
Karate Block Against a Right Hand Blow
You can parry a right cross, a roundhouse blow or a hook to the chin by slashing up and at a sharp angle with the outer edge of your hand. In this way you are able to deflect the blow in mid-air. You then follow thru with an offensive thrust of your own.
Karate Block Against a Straight Jab
To defend yourself against a straight jab, bend your body back and to the side, away from the punch. At the same time, parry with your open hand to catch your opponent's fist. This will take the steam out of his jab.
Karate Block Against an Upper Cut
Your opponent wants to end it quick. He or she (yes, women can attack you too, and they can be very lethal!) aiming at your chin ... a quick, clean knockout. You have no time to lose, less time to think. Split-second action is called for. You have to defend yourself against an almost certain K.O. Move your head to the right or away from the uppercut. This will reduce the chances of a direct hit on the vulnerable part of your chin. At the same time slash downward with your hand or arm at your opponent's arm or wrist. You have "caught" the blow on your arm, not the chin.
Block Against a High Straight Punch
A taller opponent may have lots of confidence, and may think that he can take you on easily because he towers over you.Let him try it. You are ready. As he throws his punch, you bend your body back and to the side and parry the blow with your open hand. By doing this, you deflect the blow cleanly.
Next, you follow thru with an offensive thrust of your own and temporarely disable your assailant.
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