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I blocked a kick with my shin one time (was even wearing shin guards) and couldn't stand on it for about an hour.

I don't know. I refuse to train with those kind of guys.

DO you break a lot of arms during armbar drills? You have to pull just about EVERY technique to train it. :rolleyes:

If you move out of range to avoid the kick, you usually can't get back in range before the opponent recovers.

I figured that out this morning. :p

If you move, what did you gain? You just give the guy another chance to do it again, and maybe this time he hits you anyway.

If you take the kick, you can close the gap and counter.

We can't all get our training techniques from old Kung Fu movies, now can we?

Both Cung Le and LKFMDC show this technique on their DVDs. I use it effectively and teach my guys to do it as well.

You should block kicks on the front of your thigh, not the outside meaty part, whether it's tensed or not. The nerve the attacker is aiming for (in Muay Thai/San Da) runs down the outer thigh--why...

I was taught #2 in CMA, but now only use the Muay Thai roundhouse.

I like to pivot.

Bas Rutten says it's not necessary.