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Not even the sword/staff moves use "blocks" in the sense that you receive the attack straight on except in a very few instances. But of course that depends on your definition of blocking. My definition of blocking is to try to stop an attack by putting something, preferably hard and durable, in the way without directing the attack in any direction.
I personaly don't think any martial art use head on block but the practioners rather try to move into a more preferable position before they receive the attack. Often closing the distance between uke and nage to lessen the power of the attack.
Regards,
Johan Tibell
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