Sucker Punch Defence

This is a basic defence against a surprise (sucker) punch from a vulnerable position inside the pocket. We practise this at the white belt level and the main points are:

• To keep your hands up high in a prayer position.
• Establish a block of the punching hand.
• Position your body to the side of your opponent.
• Finalize with a basic hip throw to your opponent.

Here is how we do it.

Step 1. Opponent throws a surprise (sucker) punch from close range.

Step 2. From the prayer defensive position establish a strong frame on the punching arm.

Step 3. Move to the outside of your opponent’s hip and take a seat belt grip around your partners body.

Step 4. Control your partners elbow and secure and drive the knee to the mid section.

Step 5. Step your feet in front of your opponent and prepare for a basic hip throw.

Step 6. Execute the hip throw to finish.