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How to Block a Straight Punch in Jeet Kune Do

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Jeet kune do, a martial arts style created by Bruce Lee, emphasizes a fluid approach. As a result, a jeet kune do block is never made in isolation, but in combination with one or more striking techniques.

Difficulty: Moderately challenging
Instructions

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    Blocking a Straight Punch From the Inside

  1. Step 1

    Face forward, with your body turned to the side at the hips. Your forward foot will face the attacker. Your rear foot will face outside at a 90-degree angle.

  2. Step 2

    Keep your weight on the balls of your feet with a low center of gravity. Bend your knees slightly.

  3. Step 3

    Lean your body (parry) to the inside of the attacker's straight punch.

  4. Step 4

    Bring both arms forward simultaneously with the fingers extended and closed together.

  5. Step 5

    Check the attacker's punching arm from the inside with a knife-hand block. The blocking side is the pinky side of the hand.

  6. Step 6

    Strike at the attacker's eyes with two fingers of the other hand, the rear hand continuing to hold off the attacker's punching arm to prevent another strike.

  7. Blocking a Straight Punch From the Outside

  8. Step 1

    Face forward, with your body turned to the side at the hips. Your forward foot will face the attacker. Your rear foot will face outside at a 90-degree angle.

  9. Step 2

    Keep your weight on the balls of your feet with a low center of gravity. Bend your knees slightly.

  10. Step 3

    Block the attacker's straight punch from the outside with a sliding deflection of your forward arm, which strikes at the attacker's eyes with extended fingers at the same time.

  11. Step 4

    Pull the forward arm back with an open palm to keep the attacker from striking a second time.

  12. Step 5

    Step in and punch a back hand to the attacker's solar plexus.

Tips & Warnings
  • Be sure your stance provides stability as you lean. With your body facing the side, keep your front foot facing the attacker and your rear foot facing out at a 90-degree angle (fighting stance).
  • Practicing the martial arts is an inherently dangerous activity that can result in serious injury or death. We recommend that you seek proper training and equipment before attempting this activity.
  • If you have any condition that would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.

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