Hook Blocks

Hook blocks are blocks that hook the attacking limb and lift it upward or move it outward. For example, after making impact, an inner forearm block may extend over the attacking arm, hooking it and carrying it outward; or a high forearm block may hook a high punch and carry it upward or outward.

Parry Blocks

A parry is a redirection of an incoming force. It is very efficient since you may attack simultaneously with another part of the body or the parry itself may become the attack. When the parry becomes the attack, it is referred to as a riposte. This is a term from fencing where you deflect an attack with the weapon and immediately slide it into an attack.

Pressing Blocks

Pressing blocks are used to press an attack upward or downward. For example, a pressing palm block may be used to hold the foot of a chambered front kick down so the kick cannot be completed.

Scooping Blocks

Scooping blocks are used to scoop an attack upward For example, a scooping palm block may be used to scoop the foot of a front kick and lift the leg upward until the kicker falls backward.

Grab Blocks

A grab block is a modification of a standard block. A standard block is performed in its normal way, except, at the finish of the block, a grab is used. As the block finishes, the hand grabs the attacking limb. For example, when using a middle outer forearm block to block a punch coming straight at the face:

Immediately after the block makes contact with the attacker's arm, open the fist, drop the wrist over attacker's arm, and lower your arm until the hand makes contact with and grabs the attacking arm.
The attacker may then be pulled or pushed into a counterattack, throw, choke, sweep, etc.

The blocking arm may have a closed fist or an open hand. The open hand may telegraph your intentions if you normally fight with closed fists. The closed fist protects the fingers from injury in case the block goes wrong. Even if the opponent cannot be pulled or pushed into a counterattack of some type, he or she may be off balanced enough by the grabbing and holding of the arm to permit a counterattack.

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