Martial Arts - Beginning Kung Fu : 8 Martial Arts - Kung Fu Blocking Movements

July 24, 2007

Blocking in Motion are performed from the horse stance the feet are usually almost twice shoulder width apart and the knees are positioned 90-degrees (like square box) while the hands are held at the first ribcage. Block by extending the right hand (fingers open) motion out with bent wrist toward the right shoulder. Stop the right hand motion above shoulder level with a bent elbow tucked inline with the arm while your head is looking over your right shoulder. Block for this purpose is use to deflect and divert full impact punches away from the head area. When Blocking with the right hand hold the left hand palms up at the first ribcage on the left side, and then when blocking with left hand hold the right hand palms up at the first ribcage on the right side. Repeat this exercise for 30 to 60 seconds or as necessary for the right side to develop blocking proficiency as needed, and then repeat this exercise using the left side. Use alternate blocking from the right side to the left side for 30 to 60 seconds and then repeat this exercise as necessary to develop blocking proficiency with both sides.