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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Intro

“Off Counter” refers to striking after a block with the opposite hand that does the block. Eg: if you do a block with your right hand, you will do a counter strike with your left hand and vice versa.

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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Forward Movement – The Goal

This is shown to demonstrate the ultimate goal for what we’d like to see in your ability to apply the blocks and counters to a partner.

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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Forward Movement – Partner Work

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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Building the Basics

When you start, make sure to work the blocks and counters with a staggered or broken timing. Once you are comfortable with them, you can start to work them simultaneously.

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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Building the Basics – Partner Work

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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Backward Movement – The Goal

Again, this is what you’re eventually working toward. Notice how smooth the footwork is and how in sync the blocks and counters are with the movement. Technique and power should never be compromised by adding speed.

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8 Pt Blocking w Off Counters – Adding Backward Movement

The balance is different when going backward so it is important to work the blocks and counters while retreating. You’ll notice we also work the cat stance to ensure you can use your blocks and counters from a variety of stances and movements.

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8 Pt Blocking w Combo Counters – Stationary – The Goalv

8 Pt Blocking w Combo Counters – Stationary – The Goal

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8 Pt Blocking w Combo Counters – Forward Movement – The Goal

This is what you are striving for, but remember to build to this level. Especially when working with a partner, self control is of the utmost importance.

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