Video: How to Block & Counter Body Shots in Boxing or MMA by fightTIPS. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.
Technique recap
Blocking a kick or punch then countering instantly is core kickboxing defense.
3 key details
- Cover with arms tight to your head.
- Counter as soon as the strike lands.
- Don't freeze after blocking.
Your 10-minute home drill
- 2:00Guard drills
- 2:00High block and counter
- 2:00Body block and counter
- 3:00Mixed block-counter
- 1:00Stretch
Safety
Partner versions use light contact and gear.
Instructor disclaimer
Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.
