A distinct category of Blocks which is physically distinguishable by using riding motion to effect the maneuver.

Comments:

This is the second most common type of active block after striking blocks.

The standard definition for this type of block is:

a.force against force

b.against an offensive weapon in-flight

c.without the intent to cause injury

d.using riding motion

The most common way to refer to this blocking maneuver is parry - without the block (see below).

It is notable that the definition of the parry is the same as the striking blocks, except for the addition of the riding motion.

One characteristic that many assume is a prerequisite of this block, but isn't, is that an open hand is required.

Combining the above characteristics - where there is riding motion and also not using an open hand (or the hand as the main Point of Contact) - is typically referred to as a Parrying Block.

Parrying blocks use the same parts of the body that can typically be used to create the striking blocks - only with the addition of the riding motion.

The alternate way of looking at these same characteristics is also true. Parries can be executed with an open hand as the major Point of Contact and without riding motion. This maneuver is commonly referred to as a Blocking Parry - thus denoting the lack of riding motion, but the retaining of the other parry characteristics. Technically speaking, these types of maneuvers would be classified as Striking Blocks.

Given the numerous potential contact points and directions available to effect the maneuver, one can easily see that the potential for creating a list of all possible parries and parrying blocks is daunting. This is why only the parries included in the original written curriculum are individually listed in this section.

Derivation:

Parry derives its name from the layman's definition - to ward off, to evade.