This is awful 💀 #martialarts #mma #howto #space #dc

[spacedorito]

Finally, someone understands why blocking kick is a very bad idea

[damfarmer]

That broken arm really sent this message home. Appreciate the info.

[jamesboyd]

Fucking, Piccolo.. Best dad substitute ever.

[jemal]

the piccolo "DODGE" out of nowhere broke me.

[michelef]

A very sad tear for those who will not recognize that absolute masterpiece that is DBZ Abdridged

[jaltersimp]

The trainer literally teaching his students how to get a face full of fist. Seems like a smart guy.

[dylor]

The old man’s opponent is very gracious for not taking advantage of that wide open face and lowered guard. Truly the hero of this clip

[AlexAlheio]

When I was practicing Taekwondo they taught us to dodge whenever possible, because there were cases in competitions when even with the arm protections people got their forearms broken. This was especially important in heavier weight classes, because kicks from more massive people usually carried more energy.

[DyneTreal]

Blocks like that only work when using the elbow's striking surface against a kick aimed at the side or stomach, which you'll only see in advanced Muay Thai and it looks nothing like that. It's usually used to slow a round kick's momentum or shove a teep to the side, so a stepping counter can be thrown; either a knee if close enough or a roundhouse to the back leg.

[ClaireValenrose]

Bro's arm ended up like Harry Potter's after the phoney teacher tried to fix it

[sdwxrld]

"He doesn't want to attack because of the pain" he says drooling on the floor from a single punch

[gigaChad]

I would never try to forearm-block a front kick. Blocking a round kick, however, it is a solid choice. Especially if you can make the point of impact closer to your elbow (with a flexed arm, of course).

[brandonbroad]

Very good information
Even better TFS reference
DODGE!

[Brokentee]

The big thing to mention is he said “Parry” not “Block”. Blocking is to stop momentum. Parry is to redirect energy

[Agilite]

The dbza reference to DODGE was brilliant 😂

[Fizzbann]

Weird. We blocked when wishing not to catch when playing with the opponent. Key was hitting the more vital joints of the legs weakening their stance. Granted, these hits were a pary strike, but a downward elbow strike did work as originally displayed if needed. Bone on bone sucks, but it works in a pinch.

[jriley_]

Unless youre brian shaw no way in hell are you downblocking my kick 😂 these traditional martial artists be killing me

[mebius]

Presenting the elbow is quite effective too.

[wilhelm]

If you wanna block body kicks without moving block it with a tight tucked elbow

[KaleSisouvanh]

Your voice is quite soothing. I dig it, my guy