The concept behind this “Fix It Friday” episode is pretty simple. Any time you have a thrust or a stab coming at you, it is wise to avoid the tip by moving out of the way. Additionally, you can parry the tip. 

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Parrying the hand would be problematic as illustrated by the video.

Go for the hand and you will “take a stab!”

Not a good thing. For those familiar with the Bamboo Spirit Flow Drills #13 and #14, parrying the tip of the stick is part and parcel of those two drills.

Defending against any kind of stabbing motion is difficult because it is less telegraphic than angles 1 or 2. There is less time to react to a thrust attack. Hence it is crucial to practice your defences against thrusts. 

Parrying the tip is one way to defend against the tip. Evasion, torquing, footwork, and other means can be employed to defend against a thrust attack.

The technique displayed in the video is a good place to start. Learn to defend yourself against a thrust!

How does this translate to empty-hand self-defence? The possibilities range from defending against stab-type knife attacks or a straight lead.

Give it a try!

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