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A Strong-Side Block is very effective in blocking a
horizontal threat directed at the Strong-Side of your head, neck, chest (or
flank), or hip area. This horizontal threat may be from a person's fist, foot,
elbow, or knee.
Using the Two-Handed
Carry Position, move your baton in a vertical position toward your
Strong-Side, being sure to keep the grip portion pointing straight down and
the long portion pointing straight up. The fingers of your Support Hand should
be open and behind the long portion of the baton as you block the object. At
the moment of contact with the striking object or threat, the long portion
blocking surface should be at a right angle to the object or threat. Following
a Strong-Side Block, assess the situation, then take appropriate follow-up
action as needed.
Lesson and Minimum Acceptable Performance Standards
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Assume the Two-Handed
Carry Position.
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Move your baton in a vertical position toward
your Strong-Side being sure to keep the grip portion pointing straight down
and the long portion pointing straight up.
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The baton should be in a vertical position on
your Strong-Side as it absorbs the shock of the blow.
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The fingers of your Support Hand should be open
and behind the long portion of the baton as you block the threat, attack or
object.
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At the moment of contact with the striking
object or threat, the long portion blocking surface should be at a right
angle to the object or threat.
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Following a Strong-Side Block, assess the
situation, then take appropriate follow-up action as needed.
Special Note
A slight angle in the baton blocking surface can be
achieved by pushing your Support Hand slightly forward of your Strong Hand,
use caution since a striking object may travel down (or along) your baton and
hit your Strong Hand. Using an angled blocking surface is permissible for this
blocking technique.
A Pattern of Movement such as a Forward
Shuffle or a Strong Sidestep may enhance
the effectiveness of this technique.
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