Bunkai Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Do you believe that blocks are actually blocks hitting arm to arm,leg,or object? Or, Do you have deeper applications for them? I've heard instructors say that rising blocks block overhead swings and low blocks block kicks etc. Do you believe in thee applications? Nidan-Goju Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 All blocks are strikes....all strikes are blocks. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunkai Posted May 14, 2005 Author Share Posted May 14, 2005 All blocks are strikes....all strikes are blocks. Is that it? So,you're saying that a block should be used forcefully for a strike? Blocks are hitting?Don't you have deeper true combat or grappling applications? Thanks for reply! For example: Let's take gedan barai,usually performed in shiko-dachi with other hand in chamber.Bunkai? Nidan-Goju Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorin Ryuu Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Well. You certainly like to ask leading questions, don't you?To answer your question: yes, I believe there is more to a block than just a "block".The most common bunkai I have for a gedan barai is a throw (more of a takedown really...I don't like to let go) and/or elbow destruction.There are many types of throws to list from this action, whether it be more of an arm bar or a precursor to wrapping around the arm to work on the shoulder, etc. Martial Arts Blog:http://bujutsublogger.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauzin Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 All you have to do is grab something with one of the hands while making the blocking motion and you will find they work pretty darn good as locks, take downs, and throws. But this is true of many techniques, even punches. Often you don't even have to grab, just simply be aware of what you are moving where. Check out this post:http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=17353Blocks and strikes are just labels we use to talk about the primary function of a movement. In kata movement is movement. A sound structure/motion can be used to strike, block, lock up, take down, or do whatever needs to be done to whatever opportune target may present itself. The only two things that stand between an effective art and one that isn't are a tradition to draw knowledge from and the mind to practice it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aefibird Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Blocks can just be blocks...but they can also be used for strikes, locks, throws, take-downs, destructions, even PPs, plus many other applications. Sometimes a block may just be a block - but there's usually more to a technique than what first appears. "Was it really worth it? Only time and death may ever tell..." The Beautiful South - The Rose of My CologneSheffield Steelers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pers Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 Blocks can just be blocks...but they can also be used for strikes, locks, throws, take-downs, destructions, even PPs, plus many other applications. Sometimes a block may just be a block - but there's usually more to a technique than what first appears.Good answer ! never give up ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjanurse Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 One must not only use enough force when blocking to stop the attack but also to affect maximum damage to the offending appendage thus ending the confrontation in one strike/block. Defense becomes offense, offense becomes defense. Hidden applications of any block/strike include throws, joint locks, sweeps, etc., gedan barai being one that emcompasses all these options. "A Black Belt is only the beginning."Heidi-A student of the artsTae Kwon Do,Shotokan,Ju Jitsu,Modern Arnishttp://the100info.tumblr.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uechi Kid Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 We call them blocks and they do serve that purpose but they really are attacks. We have some really cool applications for the basic blocking drills. More Practice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 Darn, ninjanurse stole my answer.Every block is a strike, every strike is a block.I'll just restate it.Peace;Parkerlineage American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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