how can you train reflexes for blocking punches and kicks?

Question

i take martial arts in the weekends and i spar during the class. I notice that my reflexes are very slow and i cant block or dodge. Is there anything i can do at home by myself perferably or with a partner so that i can improve them?

Answer 1

By yourself, just get a Headache Bag, basically its the bag that is on bungee cable on both ends, you hit it, it comes right back at you just as fast.

The best thing to do though is to get a broom handle, cut it in a 2 foot length, then have someone stand behind you with in and gently at first have them swing it at you. From behind, this will quickly build up your perifial vision and help you concentrate on your surroundings and your perifial as well. Have them stand right behind you holding a 2 foot length in each hand, then have them swing at your neck or cheek.

This works because nobody wants to be hit repeatedly with a stick in the face or on the neck. Like I said have them do it lightly, even pad it with foam if you want, but you will learn quicker without the padding, because it hurts more. I too had horrible reflexes, luckily I could take alot of hard hits and not really be fazed, but I was tired of getting hit repeatedly, so my brother and I tried this, and now I have very fast reflexes and I can block almost anything.

Oh yeah, you have to keep your head facing straight ahead, dont turn your head to see it coming better, that is cheating.

Answer 2

Find a workout partner that wants to do the same thing, then take turns working on your defense with them.

This is not sparring per-se, because you are ONLY concentrating on working your defense. You are not going to attempt to throw any kicks or punches. Your partner will not be trying to knock you out either, but only throw different techniques at you so you can work on your defense. After you have worked defense for a while, switch and let your partner work on defense.

Answer 3

I am a practitioner of the Martial Art's for many years and also a Personnel Trainer, I recommend plyometric Medicine push-ups, box jumps Squat jumps Double Knee tucks side to side cone jumps and hill sprints also obtain a copy of Complete Conditioning for Martial Arts also obtain work out bands

Answer 4

use a broom stick and a wire clothes hanger. simply tape a hoop at the end of the broom. have a friend move it around while you play hit the hoop, just be real about speed in the beginning.
next is the hanging tennis ball and of course the Mediicine Ball and yep if you want some great reflex training
High Speed Gravity Skating if you screw up it's Mother Nature and You No Rules so you have to be fast !
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Answer 5

Practice, train hard and practice, nothing but expirence will improve your reflexes in Martial Arts.

Answer 6

you know those games where your hands goes on top of someone else's hand, and then the hands come out from under to try and slap your palms? anyway, if you dont know, go and ask around. those can really train your reflexes.

you can always search google or something for tips on reflex training as well.

Answer 7

Train hard, punch hard, block hard, you will develop muscle memory

Answer 8

this is just a thought but maybe playing a game like dodgeball or something like it.

Answer 9

3 words..practice practice practice

Answer 10

lots of sparring, and practice......