I got an email regarding my last post on Blocking Sets from my friend and fellow instructor, Marlon Anthony Wilson. Here’s what he had to say:
Interestingly, I added a “blocking set” to my white belt curriculum.
- Advance block 1
- Advance block 2
- Go back block 3
- Go back block 4
- Turn block 5 (turn to 6:00)
- Advance block 6
- Turn block 7 (turn to 12:00)
- Advance block 8
- Close
I use it to help emphasize stepping heel to toe when moving forward and toe to heel when stepping back. As well as “everything moves together – everything stops together.”
Nice to see your write-up.
Thanks for your response. Stay warm up north during this harsh winter.
