Evasion

At some point between initiation of an attack and your having to block it, evasion comes into play. Evasion is simply avoiding an attack. Evasion is highly efficient since no contact occurs with the opponent. Evasive movements may involve footwork (such as sidesteps or stepping backward) or just body movement (such as the duck, slip, or bob and weave).

To evade you must be able to change the direction of any part of your body with the smallest impetus and with no conscious thought or physical restriction. This requires you to be relaxed, reactive, rooted, and yielding. Humans think! When being attacked, this split second of thought, and possible indecision, causes a split second of body tension and non-movement. Animals do not need make a moral or strategic choices when challenged; they simply either fight or run.

Covering

Another type of blocking is covering. Covering is hiding the head and body directly behind the hands and vertical forearms. When covering, do not look down or away. Keep looking at the opponent so you will be able to react as needed. Do not cover for more than a second or two. Covering is only to avoid immediate blows; it is not a long-term solution. Quickly takedown, tie up, or counterpunch if you have to cover.

Ways Blocks are Used

Block with enough power that attack is convinced not attack again
Block gently, so that the attack is just parried or deflected
Block and then counterattack, or block and attack simultaneously
Block to unbalance the attacker
Block the attack as it is about to begin forward movement
Block attack at end of its movement
Block and retreat to a safe position until an opportunity to attack presents itself

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