straightblast

[slimstretch]

What is the straight blast I hear people talk about?

[mighty marr0w]

Straightblast. My sifu likes to look at it as "the 50 yard dash down your opponents centerline". Continuous forward pressure, and furious fists, mowing down opposition. It was said, by Bruce or Dan Inosanto, when in trouble, STRAIGHTBLAST!
peace

[slimstretch]

thanks for the reply. Also would a straight blast be effective in a boxing match?

[gungfuhero]

The straight blast, much like other trapping range tools, is hard to do with boxing gloves on. They take up too much volume and can screw with your fine motor movements. I basically spar my stand up two ways: with boxing gloves and shin pads, or using bag gloves with a helmet fitted with a face protector cage. Bag gloves are way less cumbersome (sp?) and facilitate better trapping. The face cage keeps you from breaking your partner's nose since bag gloves do little more than protect your knuckles.

[Demi Barbito]

I have an article on my site that goes into some detail. It's called the Formula for Self Preservation.

http://www.DemiBarbito.com

[WTG]

Originally posted by slimstretch
thanks for the reply. Also would a straight blast be effective in a boxing match?

Hello,

In JKDU Burton teaches us what we call the "boxing blast" it is basically a cross, step forward with the same foot on the side you crossed with, then cross again, step and keep going. Stay on your toes and the foot work etc. is the same as the "regular" blast.

You can generate more power with the boxing blast as a general rule. Anyway, the blast only lasts for about 4-10 punches then the opponent will change range due to him falling down, moving to the side, covering and holding ground, or going into grappling.
So always train to flow off of the blast according to range.

Best to you,

-Rick