Cable Dog

@Shizentai: I almost only evade for "blocks". My stances (cat and snake) allow for quick movement and easy dodging, however the controlled kumite with a partner may help. Thank you for that. @Soheir: Where might I learn the "kumite" blocks as opposed to kihon?

I have trained in a pool. It helps to perfect form since gravity is almost negligible in water. Also, doing kicks will be ten times harder because of the water resistance. It builds you up much faster and if done while practicing perfect form you can benefit highly considering my form comes out twice as good after water training.

Hello. I need help with using defense. I've trained under Hayashi-ha Shito-ryu and Shudokan. However, when sparring I find that I use almost zero blocks. I would like to improve my blocking. I know several blocks including Gedan-barai, Age-uke, Soto-uke, Uchi-uke, and Shuto-uke, however I seem to never use anything except the occasionaly Soto-uke to open up room for a strike. I tend to stay in cat or snake stance, and I fight a low-medium hit game. Help?