Punch-Out Defense! It takes the form of five alternative answers to an opponent's attack. When an opponent attacks, you can resist by blocking, dodging left or right, ducking, or countering with your own attack. To protect against jabs and straight blows, use soto uke. The attacker's arm is diverted to the inner of your guard by outward blocks. This allows you to employ a counterpunch, knee strike, arm hold, or throw. Outward blocks are similar to boxers' parries. From the hip, raise and extend the blocking arm (Uchi Uke).