Kung fu blocks for dealing with straight line punches

There are two basic blocks we learn for dealing with straight line punches… the parry block and the backhand parry block.

Initially, we train the parry block as a more forceful technique to put your opponent in a vulnerable position.

As you progress in your training, it can be deployed more passively.

The backhand parry block is a more passive block to begin with and is best deployed only by more skilled fighters.

In the videos below, I discuss these blocking techniques.