Re: Twirling Wing
there are 3 checks to prevent that left kick.
1, as you mentioned, is the pin and elbow press.
2, is to check his right leg with yours as you step back and turn to disrupt his balance an dnot offer a base to kick from.
3, as your right pin is dissolved and you load it for the elbow strike, it is in perfect position to continue on its path and block a kick or apply the push down from star block against a knee... and you are now in position to graft into reversing circles. Ideal-Evenif-Ideal.
probably a few more, but thats what comes to mind from some stuff i've done... good question, i'd be interested in more ideas!
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