Stopping Punches to the Head (Age Uke) 🙌

- Stand with your feet slightly wider than your shoulders. 👣  

- Keep your arms ready at your sides or up high so you can block fast. 💪

- When a punch comes at your head, swing your arm up to knock it away. 👊

- Then quickly punch or slap their face or chest so they can't hit you again. 👋

Tip: Always be ready because sometimes punches can come out of nowhere! Keep your guard up. ⚠️

Stopping Punches to the Body (Soto Uke / Uchi Uke) 🫀

- Bend your knees a little and stay balanced. 🦵

- For punches from the side, swing your arm out straight to block them. ✋

- For punches to your stomach, twist your arm in to get in the way. 🤚

- Right after, punch or kick their body so they leave you alone. 👊

Tip: Use your feet too! You can step aside or forward while blocking to dodge them even better. 🦶

Stopping Low Punches (Gedan Barai) 🦵

- Take one foot in front, with your weight on the back leg. 

- When a punch aims low, swing your arm down fast in a big arc to hit it away. 👊

- Then quickly kick their legs or punch their stomach. 🦵

Tip: Keep your elbow bent for stronger, more effective low blocks that'll really stop those low punches! 🤜

General Tips: 

- Practice blocking a lot so you get quicker at it. That way when it's real you'll be ready. ⏳

- Stay relaxed as you block so it's smooth and fast. 🧘‍♂️

- If you can, don't fight and try to calm things down with words instead of your fists. 🗣️

Remember - block the punches first before trying to hit back! That'll keep you safest. ✅