Tae Kwon Do: what's your favourite Block?

Question

Just curious here, those people trained in Tae Kwon Do, how do you block when sparring? Do you do low block leading hand with the back hand guarding the face? Both guarding the face/ upper section? What about the one that looks like a cobra with the lead hand guarding the ribs fingers pointing out with the other guarding the solar plexus?

Just for those of you curious I do a variation of the last one. My leading hand (right for me, I'm a southpaw) bent most of the way at the elbow, knuckles facing the opponent ("cobra" style has them the other way) so it guards my right ribs and the fist near the face. Other hand has the fist hovering over the solar plexus (very similar to knife hand guarding block but closed fist) It does leave a hole for a quick and accurate side kick if i'm not loose enough to move the guard but it covers a wide range without a lot of movement and I've got my leading hand close for a sharp strike.

How do you guys block?

Answer 1

kickboxing stylie - both arms up covering chest and face, with elbow moving over to kidneys (if need be)..

right/left knee up (depending which side attacking) blocking with shin!

Answer 2

I keep in close & am able to take large force, use a lot of arm hold, blocks & attack with elbows, what to know more about blind martiarl arts check this out & read the blogg http://www.chinastrategies.com/blind.htm

Answer 3

I like Meet Molly by the Americangirl colection

Answer 4

do the block punch combo, works great followed with a roundhouse kick

Answer 5

best defense, no be there. Haven't you seen "The Karate Kid."?

Answer 6

you have one, is yes, yours

Answer 7

dunno.