Hwarang: X Block Application
Hwarang X Block Application for Knife Defense
Taekwondo's Hwarang meets techniques taught by Sifu Tim White of Molum Combat Arts Association. Sifu Tim White offers Police Defense Tactics training, and has a program called 'Check and Stun.' This program is an initial contact system that provides Law Enforcement Officers simple skills that can be used in hostile environments and under duress. Similar to JDK's applications, 'Check and Stun' encourages the integration of further striking or immobilization skills dependent on the user's training and experience.
Hwarang's X Block is mirrored in 'Check and Stun' against a low-level slash.
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| Step One: Check Opponent's Slash using a downward angled static forearm |
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| Step Two; Immediately destroy opponent's arm by aiming to the top of forearm and striking thorugh the limb. |
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| Step Three: Stun Opponetn by swinging hips in place and sending right forearm through opponent's neck. |
The form proffers both arms into the X Block formation. However, the photos shows a slight variation of the timing of the movement whilst you are facing a dynamic opponent. Important aspects of this strike are as follows:
- The timing of the check and stun is not a two count. The Check and limb destruction must be done on the count of one. Not separated as in how they are presented above. Essentially the arm needs to receive impact before the weapon arm can be retracted.
- The Stun element of 'Check and Stun' needs to target the front side of the opponent's neck. And this strike is not to be used unless you are under duress and are facing imminent threat to your life.
- The photos above are for information purposes only.
- Never willingly enter a knife fight; always choose to escape.
- However, if you are intending to face a knife fighter, ensure you do your research first - making sure you close off your pulse points, and control the knife arm and not the weapon.
For anyone interested to explore other uses of Hwarang's X Block, there is an absolute winner post 72 Bunkai to Juji-uke at KaratebyJesse covering multiple applications of the x block.
Enjoy!
List of Posts on Taekwondo Hwarang
- How to do a High Roundhouse Kick to the Head
- Hitting Opponents with Invisible Sparring Techniques
- Roundhouse Kick: Muay Thai and Taekwondo
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