Countering the Right Cross...congrats to USA Women!
First...I send out congratulations to USA Women's soccer team; they rebounded nicely from a let down in the semi's (lost to Brazil) to post a solid win over Norway to take 3rd place in the recently concluded WWC...the strong side from Germany won it all by shutting out Brazil in the championship game. The Germans concluded the tournament without yielding a single goal! Still an awesome performance from USA Women's Soccer!................Now,on to countering your opponent's R cross! (1)shoulder roll= tuck your chin down behind your L shoulder as you "roll" your torso toward your right; the aim being his R cross will land harmlessly on your L shoulder. If kickboxing, you can round or side kick to opp. lead knee/ inside of thigh before punching back; if boxing, come back up with your own R-L-R combo after absorbing his blow......(2) bob & weave=bob to your R & weave under his blow (to your L) as you hit opp. in solar plexus with R, then come up with a L-R-L to opp. jaw......(3) insertions on the opp. R arm= you "zone" a half-step toward right & blunt opp. R cross by stopping his R shoulder/R bicep/R wrist with your Left hand...you can also hit opp. in the face with your L hand! Counterpunch immediately with your own R-L-R combination.....(4) parry & punch= parry opp. R cross with your L hand & hit him immediately with your own R cross, either to the body or to his jaw...follow up with 2-3 more punches/kicks to keep opp. on the defensive! You "zone" a half-step toward your left on this variation. That is enough to work on right now;I'm posting this during a break at work and it's getting harder to concentrate what with all the jibber-jabber going on around me! LOL
posted by sto9joe @ 8:52 AM
4 Comments:
Doesn't the filipino joint destruction you spoke of defeat all of these punches? I also notice that you stay within the rule system of whatever style you are speaking about. Is this a habit or intentional? I ask this because most of the boxing techniques are the result of the point system and rules of the ring. As a martial art, boxing should allow more than you have described. I have personally learned what areas of the body to hit which cripple the arms. I was also taught to only do combinations after the first strike hits rather than throwing them out there and hoping one hits.
Yes,Michael,you are correct. Since this is a public blog, I feel it is best to discuss mostly the "sporting" aspects of martial arts and avoid getting too graphic about dangerous techniques. Also, in my experience, I get hit more often when I only counter-punch then when I stay on the offensive...for me; a good offense is the best defense. Finally,THANK YOU for taking the time to read & comment on my blog! Peace & Respect, my friend!
I think there probably should be more discussion of what constitutes a defensive as opposed to offensive technique. Each has its own mind set which affects when and how it is used. This is outside of the rules (does not worry about scoring points). Such as a straight punch to create distance so that an upper cut misses would be defensive. A hook to knock the arms aside so that a straight would connect to the face would be offensive.
I point to the rule system because often people only teach and/or discuss what will score points. This creates many confusing points since there is a lot of leeway before you are breaking the rules and these skills are often what sets apart the winners from the losers. Also many of the defensive motions are safe only because of the safety equipment and this should be noted.
Moving to the martial aspects, the first step is to begin "cheating". This is never presented as a viable option on any discussion of the street.
I have focused my remarkes in this manner because some of your blogs involve martial subjects and some are sport related. It is easy to read and confuse the two. It is often a personal source of frustration when conversing with someone who is unable, or unwilling, to admitte the difference. Thank you for your time.
Thanks for your comments,Michael...I do try to keep street self-defense foremost in mind...I am NOT looking to compete in boxing/kickboxing at my age now. You do raise GOOD points! This blog is informal (it's (un)official LOL)...not a textbook by any means...just SOME things that may work for self-defense,but NOT ALL techniques that could be used! This blog is public: anyone can read it; THIS INCLUDES CHILDREN! I feel a moral responsibility to NEVER post a statement like "the best way to break someone's neck is...." I know you can agree with that! Michael,if you are on Youtube or Myspace...send me a friend invite...would like to add you! My profile on this blog will link you to me at Youtube; at YT I have a link to me at Myspace (sto9joe)---Joe
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