In need of technique!! (take a punch)?

Question

I'm wondering if there are any techniques that allow the defending person to take a punch but make it slide off or have minimal damage. If there are please explain yourself thanks for your replys

Answer 1

Get out of the way!

Answer 2

there is no good way to take a punch to the head, the least bad way is to tuck ur chin down, and take the shot with ur forehead instead of ur nose, chin, or temple.ear region , its best to block punches and kicks with ur forearms, or gloves

Answer 3

There are a couple of things you can do to take a punch and minimize damage while setting yourself up to deliver a strike of your own:

1) Slip - Mike Tyson was a master at this in his prime - you move your head slightly to one side while keeping your center of gravity stable.  The punch will be a glancing shot at best, or miss you by an inch or so.  This allows you to stay "in the pocket" or within punching range for a counter punch.  Practice with a partner, double-end bag, or a "slip bag" - weighted bag suspended from a chain.

2) Bob & weave - chin down, shoulder up you move toward your opponent - your head should go inside and under the punch then follow to the outside of the attacker's body.  The punch will basically bounce off your shoulder and you can counterpunch with body hook / liver shot.  You can also shoot for a takedown from bob/weave position.

3) Roll - if you know you'll get caught, roll with the punch.  You want to move your target (head/body) the same direction as the punch is travelling as the punch is making contact.  A right hook to the head will cause your head to move to the right - you start moving your head/body to the right anticipating the blow. With correct defensive positioning, your hands will be able to partially absorb the blow also - it will hurt, but it will minimize damage.  You can follow this by weaving back in and counter punching, or simply cover up if you anticipate a combo.

4) Take it and counter - my favorite!  If your opponent is tired or throwing lazy punches it's very effective to defend a punch by covering and countering aggressively.  e.g. Opponent throws a looping right hook to your head.  You move your open left hand (or bicep and forearm if you're sure the punch is coming high) to cover your ear.  Tilt your head INTO the punch and throw a hard right straight to the face.  You and your opponent should make simultaneous contact if done correctly, and you'll hurt him WAY more than he hurts you.  

Each of these techniques requires you to start off with proper defensive technique (hands beside your head at eye level) and to move TOWARD your opponent.  This is not an intuitive movement, so you'll need to practice a LOT to make it come naturally.  As I mentioned above, use a partner to practice these techniques.  Gear up and let him throw fast, but not powerful punches at you.  Defend and counter, defend and counter - repeat ad nauseum.  Get used to getting hit some, and practice staying in striking range while defending.  Anybody can back away - when you are forced back, take 1 or 2 steps straight back at the MOST.  You want to back away to one side or the other always.  This forces your opponent to re-adjust and re-direct, leaving you openings to counter and go on the attack or escape if you are in a street fight situation.  

Lastly, and hugely important - don't just cover your face and turtle up...if you can't see what's coming you can't defend it!  Make it a habit to watch your opponent, even if it hurts.  The punch you don't see coming is the punch that knocks you out.

Answer 4

Sidestep.  

If you see a punch coming and still take it, you are risking the fight.  Sidestep to the outside (If he jabs with his right, step to his right side-he jabs with his left, step to his left).  From there, you can use nearly any technique you know.  I prefer Jujitsu.  When he punches (for a left jab, reverse the directions), step to his right, catch his wrist with your right hand, grab his elbow and lock it, while simultaneously putting your left foot in front of his right foot.  Turn and force him to the ground.  By letting go after he loses his balance, you can throw him-it depends on whether you need to restrain him or escape.

Answer 5

If you are taking the punch to the face (why are you going to let them hit you?) you want to be sure to "roll with the punches." When the fist comes at you, let it hit you as you turn your head to minimize the effects. If your taking a shot to the body. The same principle applies. Turn your body as the punch is about to hit you, so that it hits you on an angle instead of directly, allowing it to glance off without much harm.