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Windmill Blocking

Techniques - Basics: Blocks

Windmill blocking is an advanced type of soft blocking that even the beginner can learn. In this technique the two arms rotate in front of the body in alternate circular directions forming large O’s. This technique can be used when defending against a barrage of punches. Simply put, as one hand pushes down across one side of the body the other hand is brought up along the opposite side of the body. The rotation continues so that several cycles are completed. This blocking form is usually completed while stepping backward or escaping to the left or right side of an oncoming attack.

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