6. Karate Blocking and Counter Attack

In the previous chapter we described many Karate defensive moves to repel an attack. Now we shall go a step further. We shall now describe not only blocking techniques but retaliatory action. Remem­ber always to aim for the pressure points and nerve focal centers of your opponent's face and body and legs. (At the end of this book you will find com­plete diagrams showing 68 pressure targets and focal centers on the human body—from the top of the head right down to the toes!) These are his "weaker spots". Continue with various counter strokes until your opponent surrenders.

Low Right Counter Attack

Your opponent attacks with his left hand low. You parry with your right hand and slash down and counterattack with your arm or elbow tip to his nose. (See Fig. 82)

1-2 Counter Attack

You face a crafty opponent. He attempts a com­bination attack with a 1-2 of high left and low right strokes. You counter with an upward slash with your left hand and a low slash with the right hand. Then you counterattack with a good swift kick to your opponent's shin or a powerful slam on his foot. (See Fig 83)

High Left Counter Attack

Your assailant sends a high blow to the left side of your face. You parry with the outer edge of your left hand and counter with a knuckle jab to his adam's apple or stomach. (See Fig. 84)

Knee Kick Counter Attack

Your competitor sends a swift knee kick toward your groin. You defend yourself with the palm of your left hand. You protect your vital area and push the knee across your body. Then you counter with a move behind your opponent. Grab his ear or hair and yank downward. Then give him a swift kick into the back of his knee. (See Fig. 85)

Your combatant tries to kick you with his foot. You defend by raising your leg up and kicking forward, thereby deflecting his kick. You counter attack with combinations of knife hand slashes to the face and knuckle jabs to the groin. (See Fig. 86)

Hand Crush  Counter Attack

Your rival squeezes your hand like an ice crusher. You dig into his hand with center knuckle and follow thru by twisting his thumb back or slashing at his body. (See Fig. 87)

Double Hand Counter Attack

Your opponent tries to overpower you by grabbing both of your hands. You counter attack by kicking into his legs with the side of your shoe and bring up both your hands, forcing your opponent's thumbs back. (See Fig. 88)

Poking Counter Attack
You've met the poker. He's the poker-faced wise guy who likes to poke you in the chest while driving home a point. You can cure him of his bad habit by grabbing his hand in both of yours and squeezing to your chest; then step back with one foot and bend over to force your opponent's hand back at the wrist. This is extremely painful to him. (See Fig. 89-A, 89-B)

Pushing Counter Attack

Second cousin to the Poker is the Pusher. He likes to push his way around, especially your chest. How to handle him? Clamp both hands on his hand and squeeze to your chest. Then step back with one foot and lower your body. Then bring up your knee quickly and smash it into your opponent's face. This undoubtedly will cure Mr. Pusher of his nasty habit. (See Fig. 90)

One Hand Counter Attack

Your opponent grabs one of your hands with both of his. You defend yourself by kicking into his knee or thigh with the edge of your foot. This will distract him. Make a fist with your free hand and wallop him on the chin. (See Fig. 91, 92)

Back of Head Counter Attack

Your antagonist sneaks up behind you. Gets arm lock around your neck. You defend with knuckle jabs and stabs to his ribs. At the same time kick with your legs and side of knee. Loosen his grip and pull head away. Counter attack by pulling his hair and striking other pressure points. (See Fig. 93, 94)

Waist Squeeze Counter Attack

Your opponent grabs you around the waist. You defend by smashing your head back into opponent's mouth & nose. For good measure, kick back with foot to your assailant's shin. Hand slash at his side and also twist your body to force your elbow under his jaw. Then apply other body weapons. (See Fig. 95)

Arms Pinned Counter Attack

Your opponent comes up from behind and pins your arms and body. Quickly you counter by snapping your head back, smashing his nose and mouth. Bring hands together and push elbows up and dig them into his body. (See Fig. 96)

Front Hair Counter Attack

Your assailant grabs a lock of your hair and starts pulling. You counter by squeezing his wrist, thereby stopping the hair pulling. Then you knuckle jab his ribs and kick his shins. (See Fig. 97)

Rear  Hair  Counter Attack

Your opponent tip-toes behind you and grabs your hair. To stop the hair pulling throw both your hands above your head and grab his hand. Follow thru with repeated smashes of the foot to opponent's shin or down hard on his instep. That will be the last time this ingrate will get into your hair! (See Fig. 98)

One Hand vs. One Hand Counter Attack

Your foe grabs your right hand with his right hand. Give him a knife slash across the throat with your left hand. As his head snaps back pull your hand away and follow thru with blows at opponent's nerve centers and pressure points. (See Fig. 99)

Head Lock Counter Attack

Your opponent rushes you and gets a head lock from the front. The first thing to do is ease the pain, so you tug on his shirt sleeve and pull it down. With your other free hand you smash into his stomach, kick with knee into groin. As opponent's grip loosens, you free yourself and retaliate with a knife hand attack to the throat. (See Fig. 100,101)

Coat Lapel Counter Attack

Your opponent yanks on your coat lapel and is about to deliver a blow with his other hand. Step back away from the intended punch, slash hand down­ward on opponent's forearm. This will force him to relinquish his lapel grip. Then give him a two-finger thrust to the eyes or knuckle jab to the Adam's apple. (See Fig. 102, 103)

Front Choke Counter Attack

Your opponent begins to choke you. He's up close and his arms are best. You slash down on his nerve centers in the forearms. This will release the choke. Now retaliate with combination of slashes and kicks to render him helpless. (See Fig. 104, 105)

Extended Front Choke Counter Attack

Another variation of the front choke is when an opponent attempts to choke you and still keep his distance. His arms are straight out. You grasp each of his arms or his sleeve and pull in toward you to help relieve the pressure; then smash his groin with an upward thrust of the knee. Continue smashing away at vital nerve centers. (See Fig. 106, 107)

Solar Plexus Counter Attack

Your assailant attempts to punch you in the stomach. You step in and thwart the blow with a downward block; then counter attack with a knee into his solar plexus. (See Fig. 108)

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