Straight Blast

[EyeOfTheTiger]

But boxing SB are used from the sides of the body,and jkd's one is used from the center...or can i be wrong?

[Jeremy Lobdell]

There is a modified version of the strait blast taught by Burton Richardson called a boxing blast which utelizes boxing style punches. Your hands are held higher like a boxing or thai boxing style to generate more power and protect your head better. The footwork and combos are the same as the strait blast. It's just a variation. I think this is what Vitor Belfort was using.

[seany85]

Just a little advise, if you are in a situation in which you know you are going to need to fight back, start with it right away. it's not something people expect. and if you can get 2 or even 1 good straight blast punch in, it may be all you need. then he starts staggering, and throwing his hands up, which basically means he is begging to be grappled with or kicked in the groin, or ribs. you've got to take advantage of the situation, and the straight blast is one of those techniques that just makes it that much easier

Thanks m.artist I'll have to remember that.

[EyeOfTheTiger]

yeah i remember that from when we were learning the RAT program,our sifu told us that if they are alreadie in a close range,start out with it.

[EmptyneSs]

next time ur getting down with ur gf, give her a "straight blast" right into her eyes, that way u can bounce before she can see again.

[BeingAtOne]

I personally like the straightblast its very handy. But there are weaknesses like if you charge in a people side step learned that one the hard way against a Savate guy I sparred with. also its reach is not all that good I learned that from a boxer he jabed me good or should I say bad. I learned to adapt it now for myself i shuffel instead of run and I'm alot more picky about when I use it so my opponent cant see it coming. Its much better to use in combination such as kicks or jabs. I also find its realy the only way i can do any practicle trapping for myself atleast. all in all if you train hard with it and use it wisely with other weapons its a awsome weapon and not to mention devastating.

[m.artist]

Thanks m.artist I'll have to remember that.

No problem, that's what im here for