5 Ways to Block a Punch to the Head in a Fight

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[@tzafrirg2054]

0:55 1. Parry / Catch 1:31 2. High Guard 2:18 3. Helmet Guard 3:36 4. 3 Point Block 4:21 5. Outward Block

[@monaisthebest940]

Thanks mate

[@fadeawayjay887]

Thx

[@redeemedofthelord6841]

Thanks

[@marsbase3729]

Awesome

[@sanstheskeleton904]

Thanks, fam!

[@exe.m1dn1ght]

I block punches with my face is it good??

[@BruceLeroyUK]

StarSG-1 yes very good.

[@alejandroromero6464]

StarSG-1 try using your chin instead.

[@ishtihaqtalukder1948]

The more it hurts you the better the block. The aim of s fight is to end up in hospital. So if you don’t feel like going there then you’re doing something wrong

[@phoenixmunro1992]

Shane should do a video on this technique

[@brucele2776]

StarSG-1floyed used this against Manny paquio and just closed his eyes. It's very effective that why he win.

[@orangesoda4535]

I dont really like blocks. Im more of a sphere or pyramid guy myself

[@sennengoroshi139]

I like trains

[@notedisnt5111]

I like turtles

[@GraftedOliveBranch]

I dont like blocks, spheres, or pyramids. I just like broccoli.

[@hardex.4441]

I like ur mom

[@congabonga7104]

I dont like 3d shapes, I prefer 2d like my anime waifu

[@neilisalive4892]

Joe Weller could have used this tutorial before his fight with KSI

[@JDoactive]

lol

[@randomsht9836]

I was jus thinking that the universe is full of suprises

[@thiccboi7963]

Neil is Alive oh god mate fuck off lets talk real fighting

[@neilisalive4892]

thicc boi so should I fuck off or should I stay and talk real fighting? I don't think I can do both

[@thiccboi7963]

Neil is Alive good point. Its a mannerism to say fuck off to a certain comment however not the individual but I can see how that came across. Talk real fighting. That comment can fuck off.

[@2PacPRNDL]

0:24 imagine he got knocked out there

[@rideandenjoy6916]

that shit is painfull, he have a good jaw jajaja

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Energy Convert You can do what they can't do

[@muoshi2676]

Why is it so satisfying when he hits the ball 2-3 hits??

[@WeaponAus]

Right! Super smooth, just satisfying as

[@klubzy.2k648]

I’m a kickboxer and I love your vids keep it up bro 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Ilias24.]

I .PANDAAR.JR. YT Same Here Next Year i got my next fight

[@klubzy.2k648]

Good look bro I’ve got a comp coming up this month

[@ACECAREA]

I .PANDAAR.JR. YT Good luck bro hope you win

[@ACECAREA]

Mike Dave I'd like to see a boxer Vs kickboxer the boxer will get KTFO

[@novaarts7426]

Dicey DxD thats true and that idiot doesnt understand that legs are always the strongest body part to use for fighting cause we all use legs cause we walk run jump hop and many more legs are things that are used daily and arms are a body part that is not used as much as legs would be cause boxers have to do road work to keep up their endurance and stamina and to make sure their legs are strong so they can keep that balance and have that great footwork while at it so yes no one cant beat the fact that legs are stronger than arms

[@danstoner7786]

Shane, I just started boxing earlier this year and your videos have been so incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for the content!

[@cannabiskid]

I love how he has covered technique from Muay thai boxing and even traditional kung fu. As somebody who's done all three (wing Chun, muay thai, boxing) I appreciate the attention to detail and the variations in regards to blocking. I recently started boxing as I have an injury in my leg and cannot train MT and I'm still doing the reach to the back of the head. I wasn't sure where I learned it but it's good to know it came from somewhere and the variation that can be applied for boxing. I always learn so much from your videos Shane! It's great that even when I change Styles you still have relevant fight tips for me that can be applied. 🙏🙏🙏

[@bojanhasan408]

Yes, last one is identical how we have in Choy Li Fut for long distance, and when he lifted elbow we have that also but it's more common in Wing Chun..

[@nohbdy1122]

Wow, I had no idea high level boxers ever used such extended guards like traditional martial arts, but I guess it makes sense since even risky moves can still have their opportunities. I see extended guards a lot more commonly in Muay Thai since they work nicely as a clinch entry.

[@JackToeRip]

It usually is in the higher weight classes where bigger men with longer reaches can shine. It's really interesting to see it in action and see the counters come out of it.

[@ityourboichill6747]

Shane I just want to say thank you and help save me form a jump by 2 guy I'm not hurt that bad thank you bro

[@trombonetribute6433]

@CF9417 apparently not

[@truthseeker5360]

Oh shit, what happened?

[@brolyonsome3963]

@@truthseeker5360 Judging by their English we can presume that they come from a country where such an event like this should stay in their country.

[@SPOOKY-be3fi]

Skittle Haus and also comments like this,should be kept in your mouth

[@brolyonsome3963]

@@SPOOKY-be3fi Fair nuff.

[@genises200]

Dang! That Fightips double end bag looks SICK!

[@Herbsy420]

Yesterday night i got beaten up by 3 guys, I was trying to calm down a situation and was there to prevent a fight altough the guys found it necessary to blind me with flashlights, i couldnt see a thing, not even their faces, just the light and they suckerpunched me that way, 1 hard on my nose, and 1 just under my eye, i lost my balance and they immediately started kicking to my head, I needed to full guard my head and they didnt let me get back up, as soon as my mate saw this they fled away. Be carefull guys, if they are shining into your eyes you will not see it coming!

[@marcusmvpgoat1236]

Wat u did

[@beltusbenz6911]

Those mates Or not the best they can do better

[@GorgeousGemini23]

Sorry this happened to you.

[@louisguzzo6189]

You need to check out Jake Mace man. He's the real deal

[@nameisrango]

Bad luck bro ..sorry for you and thnks for sharing your experience .

[@Mr.Lamm.]

Thanks guys my grandma will be 10x easier to KO

[@GraftedOliveBranch]

RyouHIGH ... oh really.. I AM your grandma, and im learning these techniques just as fast as you are...... challenge accepted. 👵

[@GraftedOliveBranch]

@Eliazar Gomez try your hardest. I may be old, but im a dirty fighter. 👊👵👊

[@mattsau979]

Lmao

[@sanstheskeleton904]

Wtf is wrong with you?

[@RJ-xl2cd]

Sterling Archer wtf do you know what a joke is?

[@ACECAREA]

I can't wait for the equipment to come out

[@moisesgomezsanchez4421]

These videos from Fight Tips are really helping me in boxing so thanks Shan appreciate it🥊

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Also; when I became proficient at the, "SLAP BLOCK," I rarely felt the need for using the elbows. But that applied more to Tournaments, or, Sparring. However, if a person is well trained in this technique---You'd be surprized at, not only its effectivity, but the "Economy of movement," and how it allows you to maintain strategic positioning of hands continually. Good stuff.

[@yoodinitv]

2:27 When an unknown number calls at 2 am and you're scared

[@lukegerardmurphy1633]

Awesome content as always Shane. Nothing but respect for what you do 💪

[@fighttips]

Hey thanks a ton, Luke!

[@edperkins7468]

This guy explains it perfectly. I would love to train with this man

[@zespinossa3723]

2:06 that one got him

[@fallsy7366]

I’m surprised that didn’t knock him out

[@Farawayrope096]

Zespinossa it didn’t watched it in slow mo

[@listen7634]

It only grazed him, 0.25x speed

[@fallsy7366]

Arturo Guevara Thank you fam I thought it knocked out a tooth...that slow-mo helped me realize he wasn’t in critical condition from that blow 👍

[@Farawayrope096]

Fallsy damn am I really gonna get no credit

[@mpafgregor651]

0:13 idk why i laughed so much here

[@oovoojaver179]

Love your vids. They’re actual tips that can be applied to a real world situation, not the weird BS that some other channels have.

[@falcn3012]

I needed this,my kicking Is phenomenal my punching game is decent but blocking a punch absolutely terrible.

[@AoiTheLaughingMan]

We use that outward block in krav maga too for hooks, haymakers etc

[@cloud_monkey422]

My dude always looking stoned but always giving great advice!

[@SaganTheKhajiit]

I looked through a lot of comments and there wasn't a single joke about you taking balls to the face. You built a nice community here.

[@IlicSorrentino]

Very good video, well explained.

[@MilkMuscles]

That "hello?" @ 2:27 had me dead lmao

[@fightfacts5089]

Yoo Shane we need those double end bags ASAP

[@fighttips]

Releasing them next month, thanks man!

[@snofootball5257]

Head movement and counter punching is the key

[@gd5208]

Love the tips Shane, keep them coming! Any suggestions for exercises to strengthen the wrists / forearms? I am constantly spraining them on the heavy bag, even when I’m wrapped and gloved up

[@TartarianTreasures]

Don't hit it as hard! Save it for their actual face

[@jeremiahball3970]

He yourself a wrist excercizer . You should be able to find them in the boxing section in most sporting goods stores. Or,use dumbbells and do wrist curls with them. You can find dumbbell workout methods on KZbin. Be careful though and only start off with what you can comfortabley lift

[@Petrichords]

I just want to quickly take the time to honor this man for getting straight to the point of his videos. So many people waste time with long-ass intros or rambling nonsense, not Shane. Thank you so much for that lol.

[@chucknorris202]

Great video man! I prefer using my guard to block/deflect straight punches, and the wing guard/answering the telephone to block hooks and kicks. Ive been experimenting with other ways of defense in muay thai lately(except the shoulder roll; I consider it far too risky to use in muay thai for so little benefit; parrys are much better and more consistent for that type of defense, imo). Could you do a defense video, like this, except show you doing it in sparring? Sparring footage is very helpful. I need to get myself a double end bag, or something like it, where I can work my defense with it. Im confined to working my defense only in shadow boxing when at home; and thats a problem cause I only have muay thai twice a week(both days we spar- each of us gets around 2-4 rounds of sparring per class).

[@dantehzmunene9038]

I love this guy,,he explains it so well,,i wanna learn marshial arts

[@michaelmuirhead1734]

Way I learnt was one to one training with coach hitting me in head if I never blocked or forgot often the case So I told coach to him me harder after a few heavy hits I learnt lol

[@lycandemon6167]

*learned

[@michaelmuirhead1734]

@@lycandemon6167 Sorry I am dyslexic and I thought I had the correct spelling. Mind the one thing is always someone online to be little you with punctuation or grammar.

[@robertg305]

High guard will always be my fave. Arthur Abraham and Winky Wright!

[@luisfelipemirandaterrazas8413]

Can we have an uppercut defense and counter video please, i always get caught with those

[@willemhutten7959]

Luis Felipe Miranda Terrazas also the uppercut thats turned a bit so it gets in between your guard easy (your small finger turned to the head of your opponent and your thumb to your own face

[@luisfelipemirandaterrazas8413]

Willem H UFC also the "uppercuts" to the body( diaphragm)

[@daywalkervictus]

Check hook left, step to the left when you think the punch is coming. Jab twice to exit after.

[@texasbeaver8188]

Eric Brooks Yes, pivot

[@metallicowl3269]

Step back(long) or pivot. If you're not in front of your opponent- they can't land it

[@sirjessie3244]

Broke a guys hand yesterday using the parry block. Great stuff.

[@seanmedina614]

Good day Shane and all of Fighttips community. I am a Taekwondo player and I just want to ask if there is a version of the last block that is applicable to blocking and counter attacking kicks?

[@profoundpro]

Sean Medina 3rd Dan here. It's very similar to any of your high blocks or outward blocks used in various forms. Not sure what kyu/dan you are, but by about blue stripe you've probably seen most of them. Just let your arm travel outward and more vertical, and the key is to meet the kick before it gets too deep in your guard and you end up eating a tough shot. Good luck. 👍🏾

[@awsjthegoldcobra23]

Me too im a red belt

[@paulnarez7598]

Im not a fighter of any sorts but I really enjoy and learn from your videos. Never know when a random street fight will happen.

[@truthbetold343]

“Parry the punch” Me: does that mean my face?

[@bikersoncall]

Never name your kid Parry..

[@yagzyalcntas553]

1:15 if you try to parry a "jab" and it is actually a hook, no matter if you reach forward or not you will get caught so use that when he cant reach you with hook.

[@jameshutto3047]

3:23 you hear about that guy recently, wow

[@TheNewton777]

This video is great technical info, very concise and to the point. Thanks Shane.

[@fighttips]

Thank you for the support!

[@yeyepp]

Is it me or there's somebody snoring ?

[@4XFighters]

I hear it to

[@alrivers2297]

Yup it's the guy he just laid out prior to the video

[@dollfacedkilla693]

His dog maybe? Haha

[@umeedbandu1]

i thought that was my own breathing 😂😂

[@jalenriley2943]

I heard that to

[@alessandrodavi2897]

Finally a clear and simple vid about guard and defense🥊

[@handler803]

Shane is it alright to do kicks on a double end bag? How about doing a video on that

[@fighttips]

I personally feel it's one of the best ways to improve kick dexterity, accuracy, and timing. Sure thing, man!

[@handler803]

Thanks! Another thing I'm curious about is throwing jabs and straights to the body in Muay Thai. If you crouch down like you do in boxing, you're open for a headkick. Meanwhile, if you stand straight and throw a body punch, your face is also exposed. Whats the right way to go about it? :)

[@MelissaHeinitz]

watch dominick cruz on his crouch escapes, that might help ya

[@ryanodonnell6110]

Your videos are really good and you've gotten better through the years. keep it up, brother.

[@hypernovaxtnx5534]

am a muay thai fighter sometimes i block punshes with my scalp when i really have no time to react

[@MdAkmalkhan-cd4ir]

sir is equipment ka kya naam hai plese haelp

[@jackmuaddib3745]

Nice Video! The outstretched arm and elbow block reminds me of wing-chun, with its stung-sow and bung-sow. It follows the center-line concept, which was explained to me as protecting the "box", which is the space between the forehead to the groin and between the shoulders when I started kickboxing. More prove that all fighting styles are more the same than they are different!

[@Abu-Aley]

Thanks a lot very cool stuff for a beginner like me. Regards, Ahmad,

[@ayhamboi9720]

*regards*

[@Adam-sw4iw]

Good ol' Douglas shut the fuck up racist piece of shit

[@joecoonan3931]

I have been playing around with the 52 Blocks fighting system lately, via Kali Kombat on KZbin, and have added a few more blocks to my usual repertoire....Your advice about just getting something in the way is brilliant brother...

[@dibyadeepbose9896]

3:00 Answer the telephone , wrist to the ear: Me: Hello, is this the ER dept? I am just about to get knocked out ER: Sir, you there? Me: .....

[@jefkoele-wijn8872]

Good video for learning basic blocking defense

[@theimprovist4158]

helmet blocking is the most effective

[@theodorospatapiou6720]

a Batman suit Will do thé trick

[@nautikient2151]

@Nice Megaman well your not gonna wear a helmet in a real fight

[@sardartalha189]

I Am Muay Thai player but I like your video to much..you Teach good Techniques..

[@m.yosimaulanahakimsaputra1490]

2:28 *Answering the telephone "Hello" :v

[@abrahammoralesmunoz9570]

2:27 got me.😂

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Protecting the face with the hands or elbows is always a good idea. Blocking with the elbows---though effective, leaves the lower half unguarded. If a person's reflexes can see punches coming, then, he should be able to "Slip, bob, or, Weave," to avoid the punch. And don't forget footwork. Not all Martial Artists have QUICK feet. I've been very fortunate---My legs have always been unusually fast. I can actually avoid, or e- vade a kick or punch by simply 'Skipping' laterally, or Back or Forward. Elbows, yeh, they come in handy---and it's ALWAYS a good idea to implement at least one of them in an attack, but the Very FIRST thing one should be mindful of is what I call, "Suggestive engagement." This is when a person APPEARS to be about to "Engage" in a Strike. What I learned to do is, keep just enough distance between me and the apponent. When that person crosses over into my 'Space,' I either ATTACK with FEROCIOUS Purpose---or I "Feint" an attack, while deter- mening his respsonse. What I do Next is predicated on his reaction. All in all the elbow is a good defense. Me, I simply keep one hand higher than the other so I can defend Top and bottom. I also learned to use Bruce's, "STOP KICK" to fend off Kick- ing attacks. Lotta' FUN, eh?

[@derrickbeckman3097]

Forrest griffin taught me to block punches with my face.

[@Cashraabi]

thank you coach you are a good coach.

[@josephmendiola766]

When I was in Karate my instructor said, blocking hurts. The best way to block is to not be there. Make him miss.

[@rudolfdirks9253]

Slipping/evading/diving is way harder than blocking.

[@rudolfdirks9253]

@@bobbydigital5236 not really. It will just hurt you and very likely knock you out. In my gym I blocked a very hard kick once and I felt like I'd drop from just that

[@mikertist347]

Great video! Maybe I have missed it, but could you do a video on using footwork and body position as a way to avoid getting hit/reducing striking area? Thanks!

[@koalalala3939]

Just went to your shop. Everything sold out 😂

[@martialpath1270]

Did you know? In kung fu they call dragon's eye to the bent arm like a helmet on the side against a hook block, dragon's nose to the double forearm blocking a straight punch, dragon's beard to the block by putting your bent arm in the torso against a body shot. We've got other blocks in kung fu such as dragon's ear (like dragon's eye but turned the elbow to the side) and dragon's wing (like dragon's beard but covering the side parts of the torso) . We've got these blocks also in pencak silat (shield blocks) and in another styles. In fact, the last block Shane shows here is commonly done in wing chun, traditional karate, pugilism, etc. Or the catch and parry, that's universal, But these are prefered for combat because of its speed and short movement, they block and makes you ready ready to block again fast

[@justsomerandominternetuser6379]

If a lesbian thinks you’re hot, you are hot. I found this video useful because I want to learn to defend myself. (Without a knife, pepper spray, tazer, etc) I live in a safe place but you just never know what psychos are around those dark corners.

[@justsomerandominternetuser6379]

kachow depends on her tastes in women. Looks or soul. I look for the soul.

[@malachimoore1101]

Aggressive Tubesock get out of here with that anti trump shit

[@michealaranki2386]

Hey pls read my comments its interesting. Phsycos needs knifes and saws and a big ass bat. Not fists. With fists around Phsycos...youre done man!

[@dduncan55330]

Now I'm curious to know whether you are male or female. The comment is legit either way lol.

[@leecason9468]

@Aggressive Tubesock yeah I'm a POC. I honestly get more shit from lefitsts and threats from them than conservatives. Just because I don't agree with them on gun control and economic stuff even though I'm socially liberal (I'm libertarian) white people except for literally less than a handful have all been kind to me. And I live in North Florida close to Alabama and Georgia. Don't make generalizations.

[@darraghpoweryt9312]

Im only a child beginner at kickboxing and these are helpful thanks 👍👍👍

[@ramonalcantar24]

I just joined a UFC gym hope I don't get beat up lol

[@stupidcat9065]

Papa Stalin you mean mma gym right?

[@ramonalcantar24]

stupid cat yes and no, I joined an actual UFC gym, that teaches mma

[@ramonalcantar24]

stupid cat the coaches are really nice and polite

[@Basedep]

Papa Stalin there is a guy named trotsky in my gym lmaoo

[@ramonalcantar24]

Reyner Cihendarto lol

[@nflisrigged1395]

Straight shots or jabs Use your out side or oppsite hand / arm to block Youre rolling the shouldes One way and back Hard for me to type out Basically, it's blocking their hands out away from you Like if someone walk up grabs you Trap their hand and palm it Step back to extent their arm and rotate it into wrist lock But always other or opposite hand Not always be it helps it everything out away from ya

[@st4rcannon841]

I’ve been at my friends house for several days and I just wanna beat him

[@milicajac689]

Pretty interesting...

[@dababy7256]

Did you?

[@raygsbrelcik5578]

Simplicity is always best, but understanding the 'Science' of Combat is integral.

[@issack28]

3:00

[@behzadmardani3005]

بسیار عالی و آموزنده بود استاد .. 👍👍

[@karimizemrane8]

Thank you shane for the video iam an amateur boxer 😊😊😊

[@themillenniallist9004]

I like his training the best

[@xTopGamer69]

"hello"?

[@davejohnson-yi2rk]

You should've mentioned the "Crab Block" . Ken Norton most famously & successfully used it in his rise to the top & in all his fights against Ali.

[@mpcproduction7382]

*who's here before 45 views?*

[@klubzy.2k648]

MPC PRODUCTION I was first

[@Jonhhggvbbb]

Someone who needs to shut the fuck up

[@ChristianConstructionWorker]

Not Suck Deeznutz lol

[@houselightkell]

MPC PRODUCTION was here before 45 thousand

[@professored7169]

Me!!!

[@terciofelipeoliveirafrance2228]

Easily explained, understood everything ty.

[@paradox636]

Dude, again your using wing chun, straight up biu sau to bong sau. Does this mean your going to post a video retraction from your previous about why wing chun doesn’t work? It annoys me so much that mma uses wing chun and then say it doesn’t work. Please at least mention that this is taken from wing chun and be decent

[@dadren687]

I agree. Ive taken wing chun and currently jeet kune do. JKD is more aggressive and uses western kickboxing - real sparring. All the wing chun moves come out in some way even though im kickboxing. They are just not easily identifiable in combat. Drill the moves enough and they will happen. Unfortunately, purists who do not spar with clinching and takedowns etc, and just drill wing chun without kickboxing, they will find themselves lacking terribly imo.

[@seifone]

I thought that👍

[@juliansantiago1543]

Regarding 3 point block. Forearm supinated to prevent ulnar fractures, so thumb facing out like you are blocking with the back of your hand. When striking usually the wrist is pronated, thumb rotated inwards, but if you used that same wrist position the ulna would take impact alone.

[@delicatemoves123]

When parrying or blocking a punch, whatis a good way to keep a person from grabbing your forearm and twisting your forearm or jacking your arm up in some way?

[@Marcus-je6bl]

Really digging these 5 ways/mistakes series

[@brandonholsather2171]

The pull back punch tactic with cross makes huge power shot Shane. I am not saying it can constantly be used but at right moment can end a fight. The way boxer s and kickboxers block is different a lot kickboxers Block with hands but don't bob use lateral s a lot though. The boxer uses bobs and materials both. A boxer see use shoulder rolls a kickboxer does not use a lot. The kick you move away from when thrown to take off pressure when blocking head head head kick.

[@briancrane7634]

Love the moves..and the cool gear! That is style!

[@gaetanoiuculano7895]

Your recent videos are awesome as always! A lot of good and useful content keep it up bro!

[@movementencouragedfitness5945]

Wrist to ear. THANK YOU. I came to this video mainly for that tip.

[@ArmonMitchell]

Man you are an excellent instructor.....

[@sebastianmuller804]

The 3-Point Block is temporarily used in the self-defense-method keysi. It's a good way to block a punch and counter at the same time.

[@LateNightRituals]

Great tutorials / tips. Straight clear n right to the point

[@davidk813]

Thank you for all your videos I was wondering if you would consider reveiwing veiwer submision of heavy bag work and give advise to them. Probably alot of us do the same mistakes.

[@skydayang]

My first time with a double end bag I was 16 and was new at a gym. The first punch I threw at the bag made the bag come back and smack me in the face. A younger kid, about 12 years old at the time, saw and we both had a good laugh about it and he said something to the effect of "Try not to use your head to block too many punches" He then showed me how to properly use the bag with blocking or head movement. A good memory for me and it was very humbling.

[@debanjandutta2235]

Awesome video ,,,everyone can learn from u,,, keep it up sir,,, thank u

[@SaltyPsycho187]

Great video. Can't wait to use these techniques next time I train. Would love to see a video with these blocks and then counter off of them

[@nomadbound9610]

We use outward block in krav maga with the hand straight ( if looking at it the thumb is pointing towards you and pinky away) to let the forearm bone take the contact causing them pain. and it does hurt. We team up blocking a random mix of jabs and hooks.

[@amartyapandit]

Best video on blocking on KZbin

[@shujiling213]

Great cover awesome block skills

[@tythoj]

I was drilling blocking and was discussing this with my drill partner but couldn't come to a conclusion. Do you block with your hands 1-2 inches away from your head or do you keep them on your head when struck? If you keep your hands a few inches you punch yourself when they punch you. If you keep them on your head, the punch power is travels through your head easily. Which way is the best way to block?

[@smokesmoke3938]

Amazing! Great spread. I love the order of them too!