BUNHAE #21 "Pluck and Club" Outside-Inside Block

BUNHAE #21 "Pluck and Club" Outside-Inside Block
Although this type of block is relatively easy to implement in live sparring, we are exploring the idea of using the crossing hand to help clear limbs to make an easier access to strike the opponent with the forearm on the completed 'blocking' motion.

BUNHAE is Korean meaning to dissect, break apart and analyze. The more common term is Bunkai in Japanese.
The study of Bunhae is paramount to fully understanding and learning to apply the movements found in traditional martial arts.

This drill is NOT for fighting, but drills such as this one are to practice utilizing basic techniques in a more functional way for self-defense.