Jam Blocks

Jam blocks trap a chambered attack and prevent it from firing. Examples are pinning an arm to opponent's chest with a palm block, using a side kick to the shin to prevent a chambered front kick from firing, or closing the range so closely that the opponent cannot punch or kick.

Leg Blocks

The legs may be used to block kicks. A leg may be chambered into a position where it blocks a kick and then fires a counter kick. For example, a side kick chamber may be used to block a side kick, and then fire its own side kick; or a waving check kick may be used to block a kick to the groin.

Knee Blocks

The knees may be used to block kicks and sometimes punches. A knee may be pulled into a high front kick chamber to block a kick or punch to the lower abdomen, and then the leg may be used to fire a counter kick.

Foot Blocks

The feet may be used to block kicks and punches, even high section attacks. For example, a crescent kick, inside or outside, may be used to block a punch to the head. I once trained under a Korean master who would use a lead leg outside crescent kick to block a punch, and then use the toes of the foot to grab the opponent's lapel and then pull the opponent forward into a reverse punch.

Elbow Blocks

The point of an elbow may be used to block a kick. It is dangerous to use in that the narrow surface area of the elbow makes it easy to miss the leg entirely, but if the elbow makes contact it will probably cause serious injury to the leg.

Shoulder Blocks

A shoulder may be rotated toward the inside to block punches or kicks.

Hip Blocks

A hip may be rotated toward the inside to block kicks.

Target Substitution

Although not actually a block, a less desirable target may be substituted for a vital target to minimize damage. For example, if a kick is aimed at the lower ribs, the resulting impact could cause broken ribs. If the body is rotated so the impact point will be upon locked down lower abdominal muscles, where the impact will probably only cause bruising.

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