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The Block Strike
Techniques - Basics: Blocks
As mentioned in the blocking introduction, a block can be turned into a strike by using the blocking opportunity as an opportunity to strike. This is done by manipulating your own block in a certain manner in order to develop a greater amount of energy.

The strike is created by rotating the arm and creating a type of whipping motion precisely at the moment that the forearm makes contact with the oncoming punch/arm. This is difficult to show in picture form.

Against a leg technique the block becomes an open handed technique (knife hand) and the strike is performed by chopping the oncoming leg in a vital point generally above the knee joint.

The block strike technique is somewhat advanced and thus the novice student or beginner student should not worry about mastering this technique. It is mentioned here for completeness. Students should consider understanding this technique and its proper application at or around the Brown Belt or first level Black Belt.
 
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