Which move is The Forward Block to Hip Drill Retreat used for countering a guard where the attacker punches to stack you?

• A. The Forward Block to Hip Drill Retreat
• B. Bridge & Roll Escape
• C. The Hip Drill Retreat
• D. The Forward Block Sweep

Answer: (A)

When someone on top in guard punches to stack you, you need both to stop the punch and create space quickly. The Forward Block to Hip Drill Retreat does exactly that: the forward block lands across the punch path to redirect and absorb the strike while you brace your base, then the hip drill retreat slides your hips back and to the side, breaking the stack and opening room to re‑establish guard or escape. This pairing directly counters the pressure of being stacked by a guard who uses punches, giving you a safe path to disengage or counter. Other options address different situations or rely on different motions, but they don’t couple immediate punch deflection with a rapid hip retreat in this exact scenario.