Straight Punch Parry & Eye Rake Variation (Yellow Belt)

Straight Punch Defense:  Parry & Eye Strike Variation (Yellow Belt)

This is the most instinctive of the three inside punch defenses you will learn. If you are standing directly opposite of your opponent, nose to nose, your left arm will be aligned with his right arm and his left arm will be aligned with your right arm. You will use this defense to intercept and redirect the incoming punch.

Direct Sliding Parry

• Stand in your regular outlet stance.
• Position your fingers either in a palm heel or cupped as you would in your regular outlet stance.
• As the punch comes in, use your arm on the same side (so if the punch is with the right arm, use you left arm) to redirect it with your palm, either to the outside or to the inside of your body.
• If possible, also move your head slightly opposite of deflection’s direction to further ensure your safety.
• As you redirect the punch, you can move inward toward your opponent and simultaneously strike to the face. Or, you can stand your ground and follow up with a long distance kick or short distance knee or (techniques covered shortly) and finish with a series of counterattacks.