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Roundhouse Punch
It is important to be ready and aware of how to defend against
a roundhouse punch because it is a common attack.
There is less room for error than if say your attacker engaged
you with a hold because a roundhouse punch happens faster and is
more dangerous. The technique that you would use in such a situation
should be simple and effective so there are less errors that an
adrenaline rush could cause you to make.
There are tell tale signs that a roundhouse sucker punch is starting
to launch at you. Watch the threatening persons shoulders. If one
starts to drop you can be sure a punch is preparing to come your
way.
If I was confronted with the realization that I was about to be
suckerpunched, I would step back or forward into the punch, depending
on the location of it, with my foot on the corresponding side and
raise my arm to block the punch. Then grab the offender's arm while
simultaneously striking his face with my opposite arm.
After a punch or palm heel strike to the face your extended arm
can then be quickly used to grab the back of his neck and draw his
head down for a knee to the groin, stomach, or face.
This maneuver is demonstrated much more clearly, along with many
others, on Street
Self Defense 101.
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