Top 10 Blocking Techniques in Martial Arts in detail with Video

VIDEO: See these very cool instructions on how to use various types of blocking techniques in various martial arts!

Muay Thai Shin Block – Muay Thai Shin or Leg Block
Taekwondo Kicking Block
Advanced Arm & Hand Blocks

X Block -This technique is also known as a Cross Block, etc.
Double High Block
Double Low Block
Taekwondo Sparring Clinch – This is a close-in double low block used in Taekwondo sparring.
Double Outside Block
Mountain Block – This blocking technique is used in many Taekwondo forms & patterns.
Reinforced Block -This technique is also known as an Assisted Block, Supporting Block, Augmented Block, etc.
Scissors Block
Trapping

Mantis Claw – This is a Praying Mantis Kung Fu blocking & trapping technique.
Blocking Techniques for Sparring

Block & Punch Combination
How To Block A High Roundhouse Kick – Differs from a traditional high block.
How To Block A Spinning Hook Kick
Micro Blocking
Martial Arts Blocks by Martial Arts Style

American Kenpo Blocking Set 1
American Kenpo Blocking Set 2
Karate Blocks
Taekwondo Blocks

With a high block, martial arts students bring the outside of their forearm above their head. This block is used to protect against high attacks (i.e. axe kick to the head, a person swinging a club, etc.). In the real world of combat, this can be used for a push, attempted grab, or as a stike to throat area.

Traditionally the high block is over the head and should just barely be in view when straining the eyes up at the block. It should never be at the forehead because that leaves the top of the head open.
Arm should be turned and oriented so that the palm is facing up, this allows the user to block with the brachioradialis and the flexors as these make up the meaty part of the bottom of the arm. The ulna is the main bone that supports this block.

Defensive techniques against attack:

It as categorized into six groups:

1. Blocking: Defenders hard block to stop a strike in its path, so preventing it reaching its target.

2. Redirection: Defenders soft parries to change the directions of a strike so that it misses its target.

3. Avoidance: Moving a body part swiftly out of the way or range of a strike, making the position of the opponent for a counter strike.

4. Evasion: Moving the body out of the way or range of a strike.

5. Disruption: Pre-aiming an attack.

6. Anticipation: Defender catching a strike or countering it before it strike.

Muay Thai Shin block

This block is most commonly known as a Muay Thai shin block. This technique uses your leg or shin to block an opponent’s roundhouse kick to your leg or body. The shin block is often combined with a head-level arm block (so your head, body and legs are protected).

How to do a Martial Arts Palm Block

With a palm block, martial arts students use the palm of an open fist in order to block an opponent’s attack. This technique allows them to use their open hand to block and then grasp an opponent.

The main drawback with this technique (versus a closed fist block) is that is easy to injure your fingers if done incorrectly (i.e. your fingers can bend backwards if the block is positioned poorly against a strong kick or punch).

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