Your SUPPORT hand MUST BE on the Short Portion for ACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE

5. Make sure the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the threat.

TIP: The knob should always be kept clear of your body.

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Low Block (Zone 1 skill)

Assume a Basic Position… The Blocking Surface may be either flat or slightly angled. TACTICAL TIP:

Your Support Hand may reinforce this skill at the Short Portion, Short Handle or Strong Hand.

Plane of Attack is an Upward Vertical Plane, Upward Diagonal Plane and/or Horizontal Plane. Attack focus is Low and/or Middle, but could also be High.

Middle Block Used Against a Tackle Attack

TACTICAL TIP: Push your Attacker straight to the ground, as you move away from him or her.

Attacker coming toward your Strong Side Attacker coming toward your Support Side

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Long Position Two-Handed Blocking

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High Block

Middle Block Low Block Strong Side Block Support Side Block

Empty-hand blocks are the foundation for PR-24 Basic Course blocks, such as those found in the PR-24 course program.

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Two-Handed High Block (Zone 2 skill)

Plane of Attack is either Downward Vertical Plane or Diagonal Plane . Attack focus is HIGH.

Assume Long Position… The Blocking Surface may be either flat or angled.

The short portion may be either on or off your strong forearm/wrist.

TWO-HANDED High Block

Minimum Acceptable Performance Standards

1. Assume the Long Position (including stance and balance).

2. Raise the PR-24 baton over your head with both hands to meet your opponent’s blow. Do not wrap the fingers of your SUPPORT hand around the long portion.

3. Keep the short handle away from your head.

4. Make sure the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the threat.

TIP: The knob should always be kept clear of your body. The blocking surface of the baton may be held in a horizontal position or held at a slight angle. The short portion may also be on or slightly off your strong wrist or forearm when performing this skill. The Two-Handed High Block offers protection to your head and shoulders from an overhead blow; much like an umbrella shields you from the rain.

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Two-Handed Strong Side Block (Zone 2 skill) Assume Long Position…

Plane of Attack is either Downward Vertical Plane or Diagonal Plane . Attack focus is HIGH.

The Blocking Surface may be either perpendicular or angled.

TWO-HANDED Strong Side Block

Minimum Acceptable Performance Standards

1. Assume the Long Position (including stance and balance).

2. Raise the long portion to form a 45° blocking angle. The Long End should be at or near eye level when executing the Strong Side Block from the Long Position. Do not wrap the fingers of your SUPPORT hand around the long portion.

3. Make sure the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the threat.

TIP: The knob should always be kept clear of your body. The blocking surface of the baton may be held in a vertical position or held at a slight angle. The short portion may also be on or slightly off your strong wrist or forearm when performing this skill. Avoid lowering your support elbow when performing this block.

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Two-Handed Support Side Block (Zone 2 skill)

Assume Long Position… The Blocking Surface may be either perpendicular or angled.

Plane of Attack is either Downward Vertical Plane or Diagonal Plane . Attack focus is HIGH.

TWO-HANDED Support Side Block

Minimum Acceptable Performance Standards

1. Assume the Long Position (including stance and balance).

2. Raise the long portion to form a 45° blocking angle. The Long End should be at or near eye level when executing the Support Side Block from the Long Position. Do not wrap the fingers of your Support hand around the long portion.

3. Make sure the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the threat.

TIP: The knob should always be kept clear of your body. The blocking surface of the baton may be held in a vertical position or held at a slight angle. The short portion may also be on or slightly off your strong wrist or forearm when performing this skill. You can use a Power hop as an alternative blocking technique to the Two-Handed Support Side Block. Avoid lowering your support elbow when performing this block.

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Two-Handed Middle Block (Zone 2 skill)

Assume Long Position… The Blocking Surface is slightly angled.

Plane of Attack is a Horizontal Plane. Attack focus is Middle, but could also include Low.

TWO-HANDED Middle Block

Minimum Acceptable Performance Standards

1. Assume the Long Position (including stance and balance).

2. Raise the long portion to form a 45° angle. The Long End should be at or near eye level when executing this block. Do not wrap the fingers of your Support hand around the long portion.

3. Make sure the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the threat.

TIP: The knob should always be kept clear of your body. The blocking surface of the baton may be held at various angles. The short portion may also be on or slightly off your strong wrist or forearm when performing this skill. Another acceptable Two-Handed Middle Block alternative is done by moving your support hand down on the Long End so it is approximately two hands width from the Long End.

You can use this larger surface area to block a threat which does not involve a weapon such as a pipe or club.

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Two-Handed Middle Block Used Against a Tackle Attack

•  The Long Position…

TACTICAL TIP: Just as in the Basic Position Middle Block, push your Attacker straight to the ground, as you move away from him or her.

Or, In the Alternative…

Two-Handed Middle Block

Assume Long Position… Your support hand holds the long portion, about two hands width from long end. The Blocking Surface is slightly angled.

Plane of Attack is a Horizontal Plane. Attack focus is Middle, but could also include Low.

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Two-Handed Middle Block Used Against a Tackle Attack

•  The Long Position…

TACTICAL TIP: Just as in the Basic Position Middle Block, push your Attacker straight to the ground, as you move away from him or her.

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Two-Handed Low Block (Zone 2 skill)

Assume Long Position… The Blocking Surface is flat.

Plane of Attack is an Upward Vertical Plane, Upward Diagonal Plane and/or Horizontal Plane. Attack focus is Low and/or Middle, but could also be High.

TWO-HANDED Low Block

Minimum Acceptable Performance Standards

1. Assume the Long Position (including stance and balance).

2. Bring your strong hand forward and your support hand toward your support side until both hands are in line with one another and in front of you. Do not wrap the fingers of your Support hand around the long portion.

3. Make sure the blocking surface is completely exposed to the attack as you make contact with the threat.

TIP: Your groin area should be completely protected. The knob should always be kept clear of your body. The short portion is off your strong wrist/forearm.

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