How Do You Execute A Jeet Kune Do Straight Blast?
The Straight Blast is a wonderful tool used in Jeet Kune Do. It becomes an excellent method to stop an attack with minimal skill. It combines effective techniques from Boxing, Wing Chun kung fu, and Filipino Martial Arts. Begin with both hands up in an open guard position, facing the attacker. Using short and fast punches, continuously pummel the attacker in the face. The punches should be similar to hammer strikes, or a speed bag arm motion. Be sure to use the flat part of the knuckles. Keep up your forward pressure on the attacker by walking/running forward. This will take away the attacker’s balance and keep them from focusing on their attack on you. The Straight Blast will have a bonus effect of clearing away most of the attacker’s hands, weapons, and fighting posture. Continue the Straight Blast to finish the fight, or disengage. Follow up with a variety of close range techniques, such as knee strikes, elbow strikes, etc.
