Leg Parry

By: CombatChaz on Monday, March 20, 2006

Here is the basic leg parry against a straight thrust kick. First Emma demonstrates without an opponent, then with.

Start

Emma begins in the orthadox stance

Hand Motion

If Emma's opponent is also orthadox throwing a lead leg kick (left leg) , Emma sweeps her left arm downward and away from herself.

Finish

The hand continues downward, Emma may also step out with her right foot to create a better angle for a follow up technique

Start

Seth and Emma square off...

Mid way

Seth begins to kick and Emma sweeps behind his ankle with her left palm as she pushes off with her left foot and begins to step out at an angle with her right

Finish

Emma steps out to create the angle and now prepares for the counters (to be posted later)

Comments

smash

Poor Seth... About to get JACKED. Just look at Emma's hand. She is about to KO him.

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CassieTrost

I dig the Emma Smirk in the demo Finish step.

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randomgit

cool.

but we're taught never ever ever to drop our hands. ever.

ArenaBred

randomgit,
Think of that parry as a jab, now cross the right. It is a little different than just dropping the hands. There should be no pause, at mid-way, that right hand should be in motion.

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BDFighter

Although I am tought to do that at the karate dojo I currently train (A GOOD ONE) I prefer blocking with my elbow ........I WILL NOT PUT MY HANDS DOWN \\\

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FCFighter25

Never ever putting your hands down is a good rule for beginners, because it stops them from forming bad habits.

As you get more advanced, there are lots of situations where putting your hands down is a good thing. For example, baiting someone by leaving your hand low, then slipping the head punch and following up.

Also, pro boxers sometimes throw the jab from the hip, because it's harder to see. And good luck trying to block a takedown shot if your hands are always way up.

This is a good technique, but I would definitely get the elbow block down first. Definitely make sure to circle away, just in case. Great way to make an angle.