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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Intro
“On Counter” refers to striking with the same hand that does the block.
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Forward Movement – The Goal
Notice how Vlad maintains all components of his technique and power while also demonstrating accuracy, timing and distancing in relation to his opponent.
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Forward Movement – Partner Work
8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Forward Movement – Partner Work
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Building the Basics
This phase is stopping after each block before throwing the counter strike to make sure that the block does not get short cut. Notice when Vlad goes at a faster pace, he never sacrifices any technique or power in throwing each block and counter.
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Building the Basics – Partner Work
8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Building the Basics – Partner Work
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Backward Movement – The Goal
Again, we want you to see how this would apply to a partner and the way every detail is still incorporated from footwork to blocking and striking without sacrificing technique or power.
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Backward Movement – Partner Work
8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Backward Movement – Partner Work
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Adding Forward Movement
Just like the off counters, we want you to work the on counters with both half moons and step drags. Be sure to start in that more broken or choppy format before moving to a smoother, more blended version of your blocks and counters.
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8 Pt Blocking w On Counters – Adding Backward Movement
This one works both the half moon and the cat stance again while traveling backward with you on counters. Every time you add a layer of complexity, be sure to work it slowly at first to insure the quality of the technique and maintain your power.
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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Stationary – The Goal
8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Stationary – The Goal