Hand Injuries - Minimizing with Hand Guards?

[Daniel Sullivan]

Yes, I know all of this.

Then you have your solution.

 

[Daniel Sullivan]

avoidance is ALWAYS better than blocking.

Most often yes. I know you know, as do probably most on this forum, but for those who don't, taekwondo blocks are actually strikes against the attacker's limb. Of course, at a more advanced level, blocks/parries are part of the counter-attack.