Interesting! This is quite similar to what is taught in Kali, people tend to say that these types of blocks are ineffective, yet, I always see these kinds of blocks when people move in and go to the clinch or setup a takedown? Great lesson !
defuaktset I wanted to add that these blocks comprise of the basic blocks all karate systems adopted from those first codified at Shoalin but was taught to other Asian Nations (outside of Shaolin making them fragmented or what we call 'boot-legged' that were in China after the 1900's before (they tried to kick them all out) and after the Infamous Chinese Boxer's rebellion. This is to say that they were using these as basics' centuries before they discovered Martial Arts. 5fold, 5 strikes; jab, hook, cross, uppercut, and palm. 5 blocks; outward, inward, upward, downward and inward/downward. 5 kicks; front, back, side, wheel/roundhouse, (from back leg) hook. 5 stances; horse, cat, forward, bow and arrow, broken bow. (when kung-fu was born before Gung-fu) They practiced this at Shaolin as fierce Bhraminiams (3500 years) and called it Chinese Boxing (what they are trying to call MMA now since JKD does not exist) This was built upon 2 variables, 1) they did not lift weights to build the body, and 2) they were able to successfully defeat anyone (weight class b4 there was weight class) who knew no self-defense. This is the same principle as karate and kung-fu (to beat someone who does not know anything about self-defense) so they compete against each other for practice. This divides the teaching into two parts, demonstration to teach, and application to practice. After Gung-fu (Mandarin for Cantonese Wu Shu) was discovered through created forms, (based upon the lotus sutra - that was completely changed by the Southern China Royal Palace - the I-Hseing and I-Chieng what yin and yang is based upon) in the process they added as extenuations of the punch, a palm, a hoof, and a claw (and more) and later formed hand movements with animals. For attacks that replaced all of the above (2nd school of Shaolin) by incorporating it into the newfound system called WuShu. (3rd school of Shaolin, there is 4th school now in Southern China) They also incorporated into the newfound system of kicks, hits, and tumbles. In the end, they were forced to move Martial Arts out of Shaolin to protect and preserve it as a monument of their heritage for discovering Chu'uan Fa WuShu as being founded at The Shaolin Temple in the region of Songshan Mountains in Dengfeng City in Henan Province. All in all Gung-fu will counter all karate and kung-fu blocks bc they were designed against those defensive moves by offensive counter-movements. So karate and kung-fu is mainly against attackers who do not know self-defense. Whereas, Gung-fu is designed to counter karate and kung-fu due to the fact that there are self-defenses whereas Gung-fu's only sole purpose is to break bones, maim and take life. That is why it is still secret. You can thank Bruce Lee for that. He made MartialArts extinct in America (except of those who know it from the Goldn Royal Gung-fu Federation.
Thanks. Great advice. I am a 73 yr old who took Shorin Ryu Matsumura in 1972 while stationed on Okinawa. I still work out with 16 forms and 7 weapons forms to help me to stay in shape (kinda). Not all forms I do fron this style. I borrowed some from other styles. Equal opportunity I say. I also do Shotokan. Thanks again.
Matsumura? Who was your Sensei? I was a dependent in Okinawa late 60s Futenma Housing. I took Shorinyu Matsumura. Seiki Arakaki Sensei. Soken Hohan would be there often. Small world.
@@Pomisher It has been too long. There was a Red Belt overseer, but I do not remember them. Had stroke a couple years ago. Mini, but hit my memory some. On 0kinawa from Mar 71 to Aug 72. Our belts were Green 5, Green 4, Brown 3, 2, 1 and Black. You could get Black in 18 months. 2nd if took classes 2 times daily. 5 days a week.
I love the blocking techniques here. When I took black momba karate which is much more rare and may be different because it originated from africa. But we were tought to use our block as a strike as well. So in the process of blocking an attackers strike, you injure or cause pain to them by striking, but your also blocking because you block is also a strike.
Not enough, man. Weapons are also involved. These are just bare hands fighting. Not to mention the "all attack at once" kind of thing as well. This is just 1 on 1 and bare hands fighting. Needs to be more than this to actually call it as "street fights".
I'm a Military hand to hand and hand to weapon combat Instructor; we have a saying, "if you block, you deserve what you get ". Everything that we put out is a strike; I studied ITF Tae Kwon Do for several years and acquired the rank of Black belt; I teach civilians the same combat system that the Navy SEALS and other highly trained Special Operations groups use to go behind enemy lines and come back alive. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN STREET FIGHTING AND TRUE HAND TO HAND COMBAT!!! Try blocking in a real combat situation and you'll end up dead! You throw a punch at me and I strike your low or high radial nerve with my strike (not block) which is my own personal piece of pipe. That personal piece of pipe is my forearm; and that is just one of many situations that happen . The strike to your nerves sends a shock to your body and a jolt to your brain which is what creates a body reaction from you and sets me up for my next strike. The system is based on body manipulation. I can teach an untrained fighter more real combat skills in a week than a Black belt has learned in 10 years!
Thank you for sharing and of course you are right. Training and implementing for real situation are two different things. This is the reason why I believe we train, but should have the mindset of implementing it the right way. Thank you for watching!
Thanks... Ur teaching the real, practical thing... What striking Martial Arts should be... Not just some fancy moves of Karate n likes... Form is nothing without context... Kata n all has initially been designed from 2person combat forms, then practiced solo... Now the old concepts n context has been forgotten or ignored... Its a pity... Ur teaching the right thing... Similiar to my concepts... 😊😇🙏🙏🌼
honestly, all these block techniques was what I was taught while taking Kung Fu. The upwards block is used for downward moving attacks like from a bo staff, or a hand chop. everything else is what you're showing here, the inside/outside is good for higher angled strikes, and downward block is for lower angled strikes. the blocks are much better as redirecting the strike vs trying to stop the momentum
You do Age Uke in retreat, on the opposite hand in order to get in the outdoor area. It works and lets the opponent totaly uncovered if you do it right. Age uke it's just one of the miscellaneous blocks blocks in karate and yes, it takes time to learn it right. Karate takes time, that's the only problem with it, we don't have time. I really appreciate your lesson, these blocks are very efficient and easy to learn. Thank you!
I can't help but notice that the blocks and follow-up attacks are mirroring Wing Chun moves, and I'd agree that these are practical since personally that is how I instinctively block, or rather redirect, and counter attacks. The most noticeable similarities for me are your moves in 4:33 . Martial arts indeed is a beauty, and this video showcases the connection of all the arts and its effectivity. Salute and respect to you, Sir.
great video and great display of ur practical understanding of martial arts which is lacking today in most schools. In our school we teach students to understand force direction of blocks meaning a rising head block is not jus to block a punch to ur face.....its an upward force that can be used to block a punch, lift up ur opponent if executed in close quarters....strike under the opponents chin etc. Keep up the great work
From what I see, you're teaching Okinawan Karate as it was, and still is supposed to be taught. I love those palm down inward blocks with a quick counter
Nah he's just teaching more advance karate moves sticky hands and passive hands and most of the other methods he used is in a lot of different variations including Shorin Ryu
Gold in self defense. But if and when I ever arm lock, it's to flip em and get em on the ground...arm still intact in my grasp. Don't let go of that hand or arm. Its your leverage. Snap it in 3 places at that point if you have to. A broken arm in a couple of places is better than having your eye socket gouged or your larynx or scrotum crushed. Everyone lives. To fight another day. Yeah. Well, one of us can still fight, that is. One's had his arm half snapped off. Live and learn, eh? Aye!
What I found about blocking successfully is being proactive. I mean, "Don't wait for the opponent's fists coming to you, you come to his arms." You must reach for your opponent's arms to intercept them before they fully extend to get your body. Or, you attack the opponent's arms, not block fists. With this approach, you control the contact time, not your opponent. You also control the space/distance. Your opponent misses the target (you) because you shorten the distance; which is different from what he expects. Moreover, the upper arms move much slower and shorter in comparison with fists, so it is easier to intercept.
@continuousfist great video, I practise a bit of wing chun, mainly for health reasons, Iam 53yrs old now and it helps with my overall health, I noticed some of the blocks and strikes are very similar to wing chun, the palm block is similar to wing chun tan sau and the wing block like bong sau thanks for video, and I agree in a real situation you need to be flexible and ready to act, not mess about with certain stances, greetings from wales uk 😀
very useful, that's why i am 3rd dan in Shotokan, but in reality it seems bring me to invole with Wing Chun blocks but combining Karate Kick like Mae Geri and Mawashi Geri are useful in street fight than YoKo Geri. In closed renge elbows plays a big role.
I think there was a line in "The Karate Kid" film ,the theme was , "what's the best defence"? And the answer was along the lines of "don't be there" . Thats what is being taught here, age uke means you're still in front of them, soto ude uke ,or uchi ude uke means you're not there, you've shifted out the line of the attack. "Don't be there".......
Karate blocks aren’t really blocks. Most are actually originally strikes, and locks. That is why you have the passive hand at the hip but it’s supposed to be active holding something. Change up the distance of you’re bunkai from mid to long range to close range which is what karate was originally intended for. Doing this you will find the true practical meaning of all kata movements not just “blocks”.
@@continuousfist I can set up outside block as guard. Just twist forearm. The Changes is palm face to opponent to face youself. Just twisting forearm can deflect. If opponent aggressive, Can continue to forearm block or elbow block
Growing up I would see large group of people gathering at my local park doing all these moves in slow motion. Usually older people. The entire time I thought it was some sort of meditation yoga style exercise. Now thay I think about it they were actually practicing these moves.
Interesting video! I always thought of Kata as a Shao Lin variant of moving to a position and meditating in form. Say side block and pause to think of all possible follow up attacks. I like the shorter and slightly curved angles, reminds me of the different Japanese scripts. The only real problem is without a little boxing, the block timing will fail on the street.
As an Arnisador who combines his art with boxing, the blocks also make more sense to me actually when it is used together with a guard and as the other guy said, being proactive and reaching arms to intercept. Like I always interpret those "karate blocks" or "kung fu blocks" more as a means where the hands are supposed to be or where they can move while applying a guard. For example, Philly shell or cross guard. If I'm orthodox, pointing with my left foot, I can use my left hand to move from covering my chin or to the side of my face in a manner that I sort of do a hybrid of inside and high block together with my elbow while my right hand covering my stomach can do the low block and I can also go vice versa with Southpaw(and I do this together as with my momentum of going up and down with my hips so i am could dodge and also setup my uppercut or forward jab). I can apply similar for the long guard both now both of my arms or one arm is reaching out, trying to intercept distance and strike, ready to counter. Ah, and I actually use my punches both as an attack, a defensive move and a feint like going low then high and even the reverse, sometimes I accidentally "block" a punch with a high punch aiming at the head. Oh and, I also interpret those blocks as a transition for a clinch or take down as well.
Although Okinawan Karate teaches more than 8 blocks at the basic level, by the time you are a brown or black belt you have been told countless times that there are no dedicated blocks in Okinawan Karate. You will have been told "Every strike can be a block and every block can be a strike."
In Ashima Gyujitsu they always say to get out of the opponent's line of attack which basically means to do like a pivot step in basketball and then you find yourself not in front of the opponent but in front of his side where you can hit him until his nose falls off
If kata had the benefits of real fighting defense and offense like this one, it would be ideal. I practice the Matsubashi Katas every monrning at least 4 to 5 times a week. It keeps me in shape and healthy. But the Katas don't have realistic moves or stances. Specially in real fighting time. It would be nice to have both.
I have trained matsubayashi since 1993. Until 2005, after being a blackbelt that I realized it is time to take it to the next level. Wearing a blackbelt, but not satisfied with what you are doing doesn't bring fulfillment. Therefore, I had to dig deep and search for a true balance. If you ever read Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee, I am following his philosophy. Less is more!
I achieved Ni Dan at the Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Dojo in San Bruno California. I joined the Dojo in 1973. I made first degree Black Belt in 1976. I taught the Saturday class for three years. I introduced sparing in my class because I wanted real life situations. Because we didn’t do free sparing in the Dojo I had to be creative. I watched every martial arts training video from Black Belt Magazine, every movie. and tournament I could get my hands on and played the techniques over and over again in slow motion. I invited practitioners of other fighting styles to come and demonstrate various moves so my students can expand their fighting techniques. While training for third degree Black Belt I re-injured my right knee from an old motorcycle accident. So I gave it up. Retired and moved to Oregon. I continued to try to workout for a few years after moving here but eventually this place that was small to begin with became so cluttered I stopped working out all together. I will always cherish my memories of Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate Do at the Omine Karate Dojo.
@@continuousfist Ive trained in JKD, MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, Krav maga. Before it was all about fighting to me. I decide to go back to tradition. I was never a Kata lover, it was all about fighting. Never liked Kata. It was all about how can I train in something to kick ass in the streets if needed. This last year is when I've been training Kata the most. I came back to it because I needed a change, I do it for the discipline and to stay in shape and healthy. Practicing Kata Works out the entire body. Don't ge me wrong, In my mind there is still that thought that it doesn't work, maybe Im wasting my time. If I just punch, kick, elbow, knees would be more practical, yes it would be. But Kata puts me to concentrate. I always said; you get a 2 kids, one to practice Kata or the karate basics, and you get the other and teach them kickboxing/Muay Thai and to hit the bag spar full force. He would beat up the karate guy easily. Going to the Upper blocks you were talking about in your video, they don't work for punches, maybe for and over head stick attack. If i get in a self defense street situation, my nature is to go back to that type of violent fighting, knees, elbows, headbutts, in the clinch position, takedowns. From a distance is the front kick to the soler plex, groin, face. The strongest round house kick is the Thai style, anywhere from the calf all the way up to the head. Side kicks best applied is to the ankle, shin, knee, ribs or waist or to the solerplex.The punches from boxing are the most effective because of power applied from the entire body behind it.
Concerning the arm and hand locks that you mentioned at 7:32 , It is true that the opponent is gonna hit you but I don't think that the locking stuff and Aikido moves are fake, I just think that the scenarios in which these moves are made for is when you are wrestling and grappling. I don't remember the video in which I saw this but I once saw someone drag away his opponent with an Aikido move and trip to the ground, in a wrestling competition.
You are right. I wouldn't call anything fake, but I just wanted to emphasize during a dynamic situation, it might be hard to do the lock and throw. However, that is not to say someone might not be able to do it. Thank you for your input and time for watching the video.
Blocking is ok but there are risks also.. when blocking best know how to counter also ... Right combinations will stop 🛑 or make an opponent SlOW down or quit!!
I am in multi Chinese martial arts called taiji, wudang and shaolin martial arts for eleven years I am a red sash 9th degree you are very correct. Very good techniques 😀
It's interesting that the blocks you describe are much closer those taught in Okinawan Goju Ryu than in Japanese Shotokan, suggesting the former was indeed self-defense focused, while the latter lost some of this effectiveness when it turned "Te" into a form of exercise and sport.
Who ever said jodan, chudan or gedan uke (high, middle and low blocks) just have to be blocks? Those blocks can be strikes as well, accompanied by grabs and parries as in the video. Great video too.
Concerning the body uppercut defense mentioned at 4:45 , I recommend using the knee to block some punches and blocking with your hands the other opponent's upcoming fist, in case his punches are too fast and confusing. In sparring, I used this method to block my sparring partner's low attacks and everytime, my knee would hurt his fingers. This Shaolin Kung Fu principle of body harmony, I got it from this video: ruclips.net/video/XVYxpJYPV0o/видео.htmlsi=qIQwSoATSsN3l-_M But of course, when you move your leg and your arm at the same time, you see it in wrestling and grappling moves, which is what most of martial arts forms are.
Have you ever considered doing the corner drill In boxing? You automatically slip punches, and you don't have to use your own hands to block and your opponent is left completely open for most of your strikes to strike him from many angles.
I have friends who are boxers and I believe boxers are very quick with their hands. If possible, I think all karatekas should be exposed to boxers so that they can learn how difficult it is to block someone.
Of course, not all techniques including those in blocking are for everyone. Karate techniques especially those learned from katas are intended to discipline and strengthen the body. Mental toughness and practicality of techniques are learned in actual situations. I believe that there is no right or wrong in the techniques being discussed. It is the TIMING and MENTAL TOUGHNESS which are most important in real fights...meaning, life or death situations. Blocking is not even necessary in most cases. You just have to evade and strike at the same time as reaction to attacks, if you really cannot avoid such violence.
Dear Sir, Excellent presentation, just one aspect the SPEED differential has been left out from the methodology. Beginners´s blocks of Age Uke, Gedan uke etc. are not so bad but slower, yet they cover a plane of potential threat. High speed attacks, however have to be countered by circular or semicircular blacks, as shown, but not justified enough! With reference to late Soke Yoshimi, the two hand blocks are the safer solution: - the first a high speed block - then completed with a wider scope but naturally slower, classical block. Methodology and Mix of the two are the solution. Best regards and good students . Paul,68, retired instructor. - then completed with a wider scope but naturally slower, classical block. Methodology and Mix of the two are the solution. Best regards and good students . Paul,68, retired instructor.
Thank you very much for the video! Loved the information you provided about blocking techniques!! I am curious, what is the name of the nike pant and the sweater you are wearing?
I took karate/ tang soo do and i get whay you mean. But the moment i saw trying to grab a punch, its anti climax. We have tried/ xperiment, it just dont work/ unrealistic against a real pressure punches mimicking a real fight
You are right. The grabbing is just to show variations of what you can do after, but the point is just that initial block to get out of the way or into the way.
Fight a martial arts master (not a self proclaiming RUclips ldlot) then tell me they gonna get hit regardless haha also nothing I said was directed at this guy just seen a video the other day with youtubers who are supposedly masters but weren't
It would be probably on your side hand on the left side if it comes in the middle of your stomach like if you put your hand in the middle you can block someone if they wanna punch you in the stomach bad
In all the demonstrations I've seen from people doing the chest block, upon completing it, their elbow didn't move past the edge of their ribcage. Wouldn't it be stronger if they bring their arm farther out to the side? Will it work just as well if I do it by bringing my whole arm farther away from the edge of my ribcage?
Great question! Blocks have their own purpose. For closer blocks with elbow near rib cage is for next move to execute. Blocks that are further from rib cage is similar to checking your opponent to understand distance before deciding to commit. I love the question.
@@continuousfist Thank you. Since I don't know karate, with this information, I think for now, I will practice the block with my elbow coming past my ribcage. It feels a little stronger, but maybe I am wrong?
Interesting! This is quite similar to what is taught in Kali, people tend to say that these types of blocks are ineffective, yet, I always see these kinds of blocks when people move in and go to the clinch or setup a takedown? Great lesson !
These blocks are natural and the quickest reflexes. I hope it will help with your training.
Ok
defuaktset I wanted to add that these blocks comprise of the basic blocks all karate systems adopted from those first codified at Shoalin but was taught to other Asian Nations (outside of Shaolin making them fragmented or what we call 'boot-legged' that were in China after the 1900's before (they tried to kick them all out) and after the Infamous Chinese Boxer's rebellion.
This is to say that they were using these as basics' centuries before they discovered Martial Arts. 5fold, 5 strikes; jab, hook, cross, uppercut, and palm. 5 blocks; outward, inward, upward, downward and inward/downward. 5 kicks; front, back, side, wheel/roundhouse, (from back leg) hook. 5 stances; horse, cat, forward, bow and arrow, broken bow. (when kung-fu was born before Gung-fu)
They practiced this at Shaolin as fierce Bhraminiams (3500 years) and called it Chinese Boxing (what they are trying to call MMA now since JKD does not exist) This was built upon 2 variables, 1) they did not lift weights to build the body, and 2) they were able to successfully defeat anyone (weight class b4 there was weight class) who knew no self-defense.
This is the same principle as karate and kung-fu (to beat someone who does not know anything about self-defense) so they compete against each other for practice. This divides the teaching into two parts, demonstration to teach, and application to practice.
After Gung-fu (Mandarin for Cantonese Wu Shu) was discovered through created forms, (based upon the lotus sutra - that was completely changed by the Southern China Royal Palace - the I-Hseing and I-Chieng what yin and yang is based upon) in the process they added as extenuations of the punch, a palm, a hoof, and a claw (and more) and later formed hand movements with animals.
For attacks that replaced all of the above (2nd school of Shaolin) by incorporating it into the newfound system called WuShu. (3rd school of Shaolin, there is 4th school now in Southern China) They also incorporated into the newfound system of kicks, hits, and tumbles.
In the end, they were forced to move Martial Arts out of Shaolin to protect and preserve it as a monument of their heritage for discovering Chu'uan Fa WuShu as being founded at The Shaolin Temple in the region of Songshan Mountains in Dengfeng City in Henan Province.
All in all Gung-fu will counter all karate and kung-fu blocks bc they were designed against those defensive moves by offensive counter-movements. So karate and kung-fu is mainly against attackers who do not know self-defense. Whereas, Gung-fu is designed to counter karate and kung-fu due to the fact that there are self-defenses whereas Gung-fu's only sole purpose is to break bones, maim and take life.
That is why it is still secret. You can thank Bruce Lee for that. He made MartialArts extinct in America (except of those who know it from the Goldn Royal Gung-fu Federation.
Thanks. Great advice. I am a 73 yr old who took Shorin Ryu Matsumura in 1972 while stationed on Okinawa. I still work out with 16 forms and 7
weapons forms to help me to stay in shape (kinda). Not all forms I do fron this style. I
borrowed some from other styles. Equal opportunity I say.
I also do Shotokan. Thanks again.
Awesome my friend.
Matsumura? Who was your Sensei? I was a dependent in Okinawa late 60s Futenma Housing. I took Shorinyu Matsumura. Seiki Arakaki Sensei. Soken Hohan would be there often. Small world.
@@Pomisher It has been too long. There was a Red Belt overseer, but I do not remember them. Had stroke a couple years ago. Mini, but hit my memory some. On 0kinawa from Mar 71 to Aug 72. Our belts were Green 5, Green 4, Brown 3, 2, 1 and Black. You could get Black in 18 months. 2nd if took classes 2 times daily. 5 days a week.
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I love the blocking techniques here. When I took black momba karate which is much more rare and may be different because it originated from africa. But we were tought to use our block as a strike as well. So in the process of blocking an attackers strike, you injure or cause pain to them by striking, but your also blocking because you block is also a strike.
Thank you for watching!
Nice to see you bringing the traditional martial arts to the real world in da streets. More!!
Not enough, man. Weapons are also involved. These are just bare hands fighting. Not to mention the "all attack at once" kind of thing as well.
This is just 1 on 1 and bare hands fighting. Needs to be more than this to actually call it as "street fights".
Precisely. This is not some 16th era of the shogun. Nowadays it's wolves attacking in gangs with knives and bats.
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I'm a Military hand to hand and hand to weapon combat Instructor; we have a saying, "if you block, you deserve what you get ". Everything that we put out is a strike; I studied ITF Tae Kwon Do for several years and acquired the rank of Black belt; I teach civilians the same combat system that the Navy SEALS and other highly trained Special Operations groups use to go behind enemy lines and come back alive. THERE IS A HUGE DIFFERENCE IN STREET FIGHTING AND TRUE HAND TO HAND COMBAT!!! Try blocking in a real combat situation and you'll end up dead! You throw a punch at me and I strike your low or high radial nerve with my strike (not block) which is my own personal piece of pipe. That personal piece of pipe is my forearm; and that is just one of many situations that happen . The strike to your nerves sends a shock to your body and a jolt to your brain which is what creates a body reaction from you and sets me up for my next strike. The system is based on body manipulation. I can teach an untrained fighter more real combat skills in a week than a Black belt has learned in 10 years!
Thank you for sharing and of course you are right. Training and implementing for real situation are two different things. This is the reason why I believe we train, but should have the mindset of implementing it the right way. Thank you for watching!
Can you train me am in Kenya buh willing to learn and also join the army if I get the chance
Are u joking one with black belt will kick your ass
@@continuousfistMaster, the best self defense is krav MAGA? Thank you for your explanations and training.
Thanks... Ur teaching the real, practical thing... What striking Martial Arts should be... Not just some fancy moves of Karate n likes... Form is nothing without context... Kata n all has initially been designed from 2person combat forms, then practiced solo... Now the old concepts n context has been forgotten or ignored... Its a pity... Ur teaching the right thing... Similiar to my concepts... 😊😇🙏🙏🌼
The more we make these moves simple and effective, the more we preserve karate.
@@continuousfist Rightly so... 🙏🙏
really? u guys never had any real fighting experience
Eso es imitación de un verdadero arte marcial ,en una entrada real de pelea eso no sirve ,eso es como un muñeco de alambre enovimiento.
I love every teacher who looks at life with a realistic view. What a gift. Thanks a bunch!! 🤜
@@Religious_man thank you very much for your support
honestly, all these block techniques was what I was taught while taking Kung Fu. The upwards block is used for downward moving attacks like from a bo staff, or a hand chop. everything else is what you're showing here, the inside/outside is good for higher angled strikes, and downward block is for lower angled strikes. the blocks are much better as redirecting the strike vs trying to stop the momentum
Excellent techniques. I like it very much. Thanks for a nice content. Want more.
Thanks for making it practical.
Thank you for watching!
These blocks look very much like Wing Chun blocks, excellent perspective from a master
Yes. There are similarities.
You do Age Uke in retreat, on the opposite hand in order to get in the outdoor area. It works and lets the opponent totaly uncovered if you do it right. Age uke it's just one of the miscellaneous blocks blocks in karate and yes, it takes time to learn it right. Karate takes time, that's the only problem with it, we don't have time.
I really appreciate your lesson, these blocks are very efficient and easy to learn. Thank you!
I can't help but notice that the blocks and follow-up attacks are mirroring Wing Chun moves, and I'd agree that these are practical since personally that is how I instinctively block, or rather redirect, and counter attacks. The most noticeable similarities for me are your moves in 4:33 . Martial arts indeed is a beauty, and this video showcases the connection of all the arts and its effectivity. Salute and respect to you, Sir.
That is right! At the end of the day, we are similar! Thank you for your support! 🙏
great video and great display of ur practical understanding of martial arts which is lacking today in most schools. In our school we teach students to understand force direction of blocks meaning a rising head block is not jus to block a punch to ur face.....its an upward force that can be used to block a punch, lift up ur opponent if executed in close quarters....strike under the opponents chin etc. Keep up the great work
Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom 🙏
From what I see, you're teaching Okinawan Karate as it was, and still is supposed to be taught. I love those palm down inward blocks with a quick counter
Okinawan karate is my base. Thank you!!!
Nah he's just teaching more advance karate moves sticky hands and passive hands and most of the other methods he used is in a lot of different variations including Shorin Ryu
Gold in self defense.
But if and when I ever arm lock, it's to flip em and get em on the ground...arm still intact in my grasp. Don't let go of that hand or arm. Its your leverage. Snap it in 3 places at that point if you have to. A broken arm in a couple of places is better than having your eye socket gouged or your larynx or scrotum crushed.
Everyone lives.
To fight another day.
Yeah.
Well, one of us can still fight, that is. One's had his arm half snapped off.
Live and learn, eh? Aye!
Mr Miyaki lol
In Uechi Ryu these are all in our wa uke technique. Great video sensei. Arigato!
I am happy to know that it is related.
What I found about blocking successfully is being proactive. I mean, "Don't wait for the opponent's fists coming to you, you come to his arms." You must reach for your opponent's arms to intercept them before they fully extend to get your body. Or, you attack the opponent's arms, not block fists. With this approach, you control the contact time, not your opponent. You also control the space/distance. Your opponent misses the target (you) because you shorten the distance; which is different from what he expects. Moreover, the upper arms move much slower and shorter in comparison with fists, so it is easier to intercept.
Love this!!! I will make a video on this.
@continuousfist great video, I practise a bit of wing chun, mainly for health reasons, Iam 53yrs old now and it helps with my overall health, I noticed some of the blocks and strikes are very similar to wing chun, the palm block is similar to wing chun tan sau and the wing block like bong sau thanks for video, and I agree in a real situation you need to be flexible and ready to act, not mess about with certain stances, greetings from wales uk 😀
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PERFECTLY DEMONSTRATED SIR! EXCELLENT!
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OMG have wondered about this for years .... thanks for sharing the realistic scenarios and what to do for real
Glad it helped and thanks for watching.
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Now this is something I want to learn how to block. Karate is the first martial art I ever wanted to learn
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very useful, that's why i am 3rd dan in Shotokan, but in reality it seems bring me to invole with Wing Chun blocks but combining Karate Kick like Mae Geri and Mawashi Geri are useful in street fight than YoKo Geri. In closed renge elbows plays a big role.
I'm glad you have an open mind. Take everything good and apply it to your martial arts journey.
Thanks this is so is so easy to learn than others that hard to understand
I am glad that the video helps.
Your block 8 type is amazing thank you for your learning us ❤❤
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I think there was a line in "The Karate Kid" film ,the theme was , "what's the best defence"? And the answer was along the lines of "don't be there" .
Thats what is being taught here, age uke means you're still in front of them, soto ude uke ,or uchi ude uke means you're not there, you've shifted out the line of the attack. "Don't be there".......
Quite helpful. Nice video.
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Karate blocks aren’t really blocks. Most are actually originally strikes, and locks. That is why you have the passive hand at the hip but it’s supposed to be active holding something. Change up the distance of you’re bunkai from mid to long range to close range which is what karate was originally intended for. Doing this you will find the true practical meaning of all kata movements not just “blocks”.
Thank you for your valuable input!!!
In karate it not block but "received". More to deflect power and use opponent energy to against themselves.
@@FirstLast-cb7sv Thank you for your comment. When punches come fast, it is hard to receive and deflect. However, I do understand your point. 🙏
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I can set up outside block as guard. Just twist forearm. The Changes is palm face to opponent to face youself. Just twisting forearm can deflect. If opponent aggressive, Can continue to forearm block or elbow block
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This is very useful. I'll convert it into my fighting style.
Glad it helped
I'm like it so much some tactic against how to stop knife attack with belts
Thank you for sharing those moves Sir.. atleast we can learn 😊
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Inside and. Outside. Block! Good block tactics! Thanks 🙂
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I have learned something great and simple… GO FORWARD 🤟👊🤟 Thank you 🤟🙏
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Thanks for your lesson it’s really helpful
@@JunitoVasquez glad to help!
I only block simultaneously the Gunting (Scissor) Way from FMA, one from the upper torso and one from the lower torso, but most of the time I parry.
Parrying is a natural block 👍
Growing up I would see large group of people gathering at my local park doing all these moves in slow motion. Usually older people. The entire time I thought it was some sort of meditation yoga style exercise. Now thay I think about it they were actually practicing these moves.
thank you sir for teaching us a good way to fiting
My pleasure
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1:01 a Wing Chun bong sao block. Not used to defend head attacks at that distance.
Interesting video! I always thought of Kata as a Shao Lin variant of moving to a position and meditating in form. Say side block and pause to think of all possible follow up attacks. I like the shorter and slightly curved angles, reminds me of the different Japanese scripts. The only real problem is without a little boxing, the block timing will fail on the street.
Thanks for sharing! Never block twice. Better to block with intent to penetrate.
Cool video😊
Thank you for watching
Nice video Len!
As an Arnisador who combines his art with boxing, the blocks also make more sense to me actually when it is used together with a guard and as the other guy said, being proactive and reaching arms to intercept. Like I always interpret those "karate blocks" or "kung fu blocks" more as a means where the hands are supposed to be or where they can move while applying a guard.
For example, Philly shell or cross guard. If I'm orthodox, pointing with my left foot, I can use my left hand to move from covering my chin or to the side of my face in a manner that I sort of do a hybrid of inside and high block together with my elbow while my right hand covering my stomach can do the low block and I can also go vice versa with Southpaw(and I do this together as with my momentum of going up and down with my hips so i am could dodge and also setup my uppercut or forward jab). I can apply similar for the long guard both now both of my arms or one arm is reaching out, trying to intercept distance and strike, ready to counter. Ah, and I actually use my punches both as an attack, a defensive move and a feint like going low then high and even the reverse, sometimes I accidentally "block" a punch with a high punch aiming at the head.
Oh and, I also interpret those blocks as a transition for a clinch or take down as well.
Love it!!!
How do I block successive, straight, and fast Wing Chan strikes? Thank you
I will make a video on this. Thanks!
I like this blocking technique you taught. Please can you teach me more?
Am writing from Cameroon.
Very elightening and realiatic
Thanks master 😊😊🫡🫡🫡🫡👊👊👊👍👍👍
Thank you too
Although Okinawan Karate teaches more than 8 blocks at the basic level, by the time you are a brown or black belt you have been told countless times that there are no dedicated blocks in Okinawan Karate. You will have been told "Every strike can be a block and every block can be a strike."
Thank you! I will have a video about this.
This 8 Bocks really good technique.
Thank you for watching!
In Ashima Gyujitsu they always say to get out of the opponent's line of attack
which basically means to do like a pivot step in basketball and then you find yourself not in front of the opponent but in front of his side where you can hit him until his nose falls off
Yup. You should always get out of his line of attack.
If kata had the benefits of real fighting defense and offense like this one, it would be ideal. I practice the Matsubashi Katas every monrning at least 4 to 5 times a week. It keeps me in shape and healthy. But the Katas don't have realistic moves or stances. Specially in real fighting time.
It would be nice to have both.
I have trained matsubayashi since 1993. Until 2005, after being a blackbelt that I realized it is time to take it to the next level. Wearing a blackbelt, but not satisfied with what you are doing doesn't bring fulfillment. Therefore, I had to dig deep and search for a true balance. If you ever read Jeet Kune Do by Bruce Lee, I am following his philosophy. Less is more!
Hey Eddie! May I ask what particular Matsubayashi katas you practice?
I achieved Ni Dan at the Matsubayashi Shorin Ryu Karate Dojo in San Bruno California. I joined the Dojo in 1973. I made first degree Black Belt in 1976. I taught the Saturday class for three years. I introduced sparing in my class because I wanted real life situations. Because we didn’t do free sparing in the Dojo I had to be creative. I watched every martial arts training video from Black Belt Magazine, every movie. and tournament I could get my hands on and played the techniques over and over again in slow motion. I invited practitioners of other fighting styles to come and demonstrate various moves so my students can expand their fighting techniques. While training for third degree Black Belt I re-injured my right knee from an old motorcycle accident. So I gave it up. Retired and moved to Oregon. I continued to try to workout for a few years after moving here but eventually this place that was small to begin with became so cluttered I stopped working out all together. I will always cherish my memories of Okinawan Shorin Ryu karate Do at the Omine Karate Dojo.
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Ive trained in JKD, MMA, boxing, Muay Thai, Krav maga. Before it was all about fighting to me. I decide to go back to tradition.
I was never a Kata lover, it was all about fighting. Never liked Kata. It was all about how can I train in something to kick ass in the streets if needed. This last year is when I've been training Kata the most.
I came back to it because I needed a change, I do it for the discipline and to stay in shape and healthy. Practicing Kata Works out the entire body. Don't ge me wrong, In my mind there is still that thought that it doesn't work, maybe Im wasting my time. If I just punch, kick, elbow, knees would be more practical, yes it would be. But Kata puts me to concentrate. I always said; you get a 2 kids, one to practice Kata or the karate basics, and you get the other and teach them kickboxing/Muay Thai and to hit the bag spar full force. He would beat up the karate guy easily.
Going to the Upper blocks you were talking about in your video, they don't work for punches, maybe for and over head stick attack.
If i get in a self defense street situation, my nature is to go back to that type of violent fighting, knees, elbows, headbutts, in the clinch position, takedowns. From a distance is the front kick to the soler plex, groin, face. The strongest round house kick is the Thai style, anywhere from the calf all the way up to the head. Side kicks best applied is to the ankle, shin, knee, ribs or waist or to the solerplex.The punches from boxing are the most effective because of power applied from the entire body behind it.
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Concerning the arm and hand locks that you mentioned at 7:32 , It is true that the opponent is gonna hit you
but I don't think that the locking stuff and Aikido moves are fake, I just think that the scenarios in which
these moves are made for is when you are wrestling and grappling. I don't remember the video in which I saw this but I once saw
someone drag away his opponent with an Aikido move and trip to the ground, in a wrestling competition.
You are right. I wouldn't call anything fake, but I just wanted to emphasize during a dynamic situation, it might be hard to do the lock and throw. However, that is not to say someone might not be able to do it. Thank you for your input and time for watching the video.
Blocking is ok but there are risks also.. when blocking best know how to counter also ... Right combinations will stop 🛑 or make an opponent SlOW down or quit!!
Always a risk to block. Best defense is office
I am in multi Chinese martial arts called taiji, wudang and shaolin martial arts for eleven years I am a red sash 9th degree you are very correct. Very good techniques 😀
Thanks for sharing your experience.
It's interesting that the blocks you describe are much closer those taught in Okinawan Goju Ryu than in Japanese Shotokan, suggesting the former was indeed self-defense focused, while the latter lost some of this effectiveness when it turned "Te" into a form of exercise and sport.
Amazing, God bless you.
@@Darrylest thank you for watching
Who ever said jodan, chudan or gedan uke (high, middle and low blocks) just have to be blocks? Those blocks can be strikes as well, accompanied by grabs and parries as in the video. Great video too.
Concerning the body uppercut defense mentioned at 4:45 , I recommend using the knee to block some punches
and blocking with your hands the other opponent's upcoming fist, in case his punches are too fast and confusing.
In sparring, I used this method to block my sparring partner's low attacks and everytime, my knee would hurt his fingers.
This Shaolin Kung Fu principle of body harmony, I got it from this video:
ruclips.net/video/XVYxpJYPV0o/видео.htmlsi=qIQwSoATSsN3l-_M
But of course, when you move your leg and your arm at the same time, you see it in wrestling and grappling moves, which is what most of martial arts forms are.
Thank you very much for the suggestion and the attached video. I will take a look.
❤❤😊 bro is there any books that you guys have that I can look at and learn that way too or videos with DVD?
Send me an email to Zenfocusnow@gmail.com and I can give you more details.
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i need to learn this with my sis now😂
this was nice could u make one for blocking kicks
Have you ever considered doing the corner drill In boxing? You automatically slip punches, and you don't have to use your own hands to block and your opponent is left completely open for most of your strikes to strike him from many angles.
I have friends who are boxers and I believe boxers are very quick with their hands. If possible, I think all karatekas should be exposed to boxers so that they can learn how difficult it is to block someone.
if its possible can you make or link me to a video on how to strengthen my hands for effective blocking, please.
Strengthening is through weightlifting and conditioning. I will make video
NOW THIS IS THE REAL DEFENSE WE USE IN REALITY
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Of course, not all techniques including those in blocking are for everyone. Karate techniques especially those learned from katas are intended to discipline and strengthen the body. Mental toughness and practicality of techniques are learned in actual situations. I believe that there is no right or wrong in the techniques being discussed. It is the TIMING and MENTAL TOUGHNESS which are most important in real fights...meaning, life or death situations. Blocking is not even necessary in most cases. You just have to evade and strike at the same time as reaction to attacks, if you really cannot avoid such violence.
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Great!🤍
Dear Sir,
Excellent presentation, just one aspect the SPEED differential has been left out from the methodology.
Beginners´s blocks of Age Uke, Gedan uke etc. are not so bad but slower, yet they cover a plane of potential threat.
High speed attacks, however have to be countered by circular or semicircular blacks, as shown, but not justified enough!
With reference to late Soke Yoshimi, the two hand blocks are the safer solution:
- the first a high speed block
- then completed with a wider scope but naturally slower, classical block.
Methodology and Mix of the two are the solution.
Best regards and good students . Paul,68, retired instructor.
- then completed with a wider scope but naturally slower, classical block.
Methodology and Mix of the two are the solution.
Best regards and good students . Paul,68, retired instructor.
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@@raymundomarroquin7105 you're welcome! Thank you for watching.
Now please make a video on dodging. Evading is faster and efficient. Especially for a grappler.
@@friedrichmyers that is coming
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Happy new year
Thank you very much for the video! Loved the information you provided about blocking techniques!! I am curious, what is the name of the nike pant and the sweater you are wearing?
Thank you for watching. Sorry, I don’t know the exact name of these style of clothing. However, it is very comfortable to wear
Oh okay. Yes it looks very comfortable and functional for training!@@continuousfist
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Very good bro special point
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Wow nice tutorial.
Thank you for watching
Ur amazing sir I wanna learn from u lov from India Kashmir
Thank you! I will make more tutorial videos.
Hi master. Time 5:04 this block is bong sao in wing chun. I dont see it in karate.. Whats problem?
We have in two katas, Chinto and pinan sandan.
What's block name in pinan sandan? Or which move?
@@hamedramezani3601 I will make a video on that.
Thank you so much for sharing ❤️
Glad to share
Useful video
@@JosephLibertyIhenimoIyeho-i9g thanks for watching
Super!) Thanks a lot!
Happy to share
I took karate/ tang soo do and i get whay you mean. But the moment i saw trying to grab a punch, its anti climax. We have tried/ xperiment, it just dont work/ unrealistic against a real pressure punches mimicking a real fight
You are right. The grabbing is just to show variations of what you can do after, but the point is just that initial block to get out of the way or into the way.
The say is " if you're rich in techniques and do not know how to stand, then you're a giant with feet of clay"
I like that saying
Reality is you will get hit regardless how Good you are. Movements and counter punching is what's most effective in a real street fight.
Yup. That is what I said in one of my other videos.
Fight a martial arts master (not a self proclaiming RUclips ldlot) then tell me they gonna get hit regardless haha also nothing I said was directed at this guy just seen a video the other day with youtubers who are supposedly masters but weren't
Nah, how good you are is determined by how hard you train even if it is possible to be hit.
Is this Karate or kung-fu? I can not understand sir, but very effective for street fight
well said brother, these guys probably never faced real fighting situation
It would be probably on your side hand on the left side if it comes in the middle of your stomach like if you put your hand in the middle you can block someone if they wanna punch you in the stomach bad
Fantastic sir
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Can you make a video how to block the kicks in karate
Will do
In all the demonstrations I've seen from people doing the chest block, upon completing it, their elbow didn't move past the edge of their ribcage. Wouldn't it be stronger if they bring their arm farther out to the side?
Will it work just as well if I do it by bringing my whole arm farther away from the edge of my ribcage?
Great question! Blocks have their own purpose. For closer blocks with elbow near rib cage is for next move to execute. Blocks that are further from rib cage is similar to checking your opponent to understand distance before deciding to commit. I love the question.
@@continuousfist Thank you. Since I don't know karate, with this information, I think for now, I will practice the block with my elbow coming past my ribcage. It feels a little stronger, but maybe I am wrong?
LEN Tran, can you let me know if you have any videos or DVDs that I could get from you?
Send me an email to zenfocusnow@gmail.com and we can talk about options.
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This is a great...realistic kata for real fighting movements.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Most of these blocks looks similar to the blocks i learnt in Wing Chun.
At the end of the day, we are all the same. Thanks for watching.
I totally agree with you. I was about to say the same thing.
Karate to Wing Chun❤
They are the same, just different execution. I will do a video on it. Thank you for watching.
@@continuousfist Cool... this will be interesting... me being a King Fu practitioner to see the comparison.
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