Beginners Hook and Uppercut Defense: Forearm Block and The Lean | WEST LA MUAY THAI

Timestamps:

Logic Behind Using Forearms for Defense 00:38

Removing the Target: Head Movement Introduction 00:47

Forearm Blocks Against Uppercuts 00:55

Forearm Blocks Against Hooks 03:00

Using the Body to Deflect Strikes Rather Than Absorb Impact 06:20

Introduction to Head Movement: Leaning Back 07:13

Lean Variation 09:03

Practice Combinations 11:05

Combo 1: Jab - Right Forearm Block Their Left Hook- Left Hook Counter 12:11

Combo 2: Jab - Right Forearm Block Their Left Uppercut- Left Hook Counter 12:52

Combo 3: Jab - Left Forearm Block Their Right Hook- Right Cross Counter 13:18

Combo 4: Jab - Left Forearm Block Their Right Uppercut- Right Cross Counter 13:52

Combo 5: Jab - Cross - Lean - Right Cross Counter 14:16

Common Mistakes 14:58


We covered straight punch defense by replacing the target and using a forearm block.

We can use this same technique to defend against hooks and uppercuts.

In addition to replacing the target, we can REMOVE the target instead with THE LEAN.

Why is this important?

✔️. Learning to lean acts as an introduction to head movement.

✔️. Can be used to defend almost all strikes from the waist up.

Techniques covered:


⚡️. Right Forearm Block - Left Hook and Uppercut.

⚡️. Left Forearm Block - Right Hook and Uppercut.

⚡️. Lean.

⚡️. Lean Variation.

Homework:

Practice these four combinations back to back for a total of a 3 min round. 📈

Combo 1: Jab - Right Forearm Block Their Left Hook- Left Hook Counter

Combo 2: Jab - Right Forearm Block Their Left Uppercut- Left Hook Counter

Combo 3: Jab - Left Forearm Block Their Right Hook- Right Cross Counter

Combo 4: Jab - Left Forearm Block Their Right Uppercut- Right Cross Counter

Combo 5: Jab - Cross - Lean - Right Cross Counter

Common Mistakes:

✖️. Never reach out to BLOCK a strike!

✖️. Never Lean back more than once.

💡. Try exhaling tight little breaths when defending against strikes using your forearms to reminder to not hold you breath.

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