The Capkido Block System Is a Complete Framework
The Capkido Block System is a complete martial arts self-defense framework designed to work for beginners, intermediate students, black belts, and instructors. After nearly 65 years of teaching martial arts, one truth stays consistent: systems matter more than techniques. The Block System is not a random collection of moves. It is a structured method you can practice until it becomes reliable under real pressure.
If you want a clear, repeatable foundation for striking, defense, and overall self-defense skill development, the Block System is built to stand on its own. You can train it as your primary defensive structure, or use it as a base that supports other training methods.
Quick Answer: Do you need anything beyond the Block System?
No. The Block System is effective by itself. Supplemental techniques are optional additions for students who want more variety or integration with other martial arts.
Ready to train it the right way? Stream the full Block System on your device here:
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Why Supplemental Techniques Exist
So why introduce supplemental techniques at all?
Not because the Block System is missing anything — but because advanced martial artists often want to expand, explore, and integrate. Supplemental techniques are for practitioners who want to add layers onto the framework after they have already built confidence and consistency with the core system.
They are optional. They are not required. They are simply available if you want to attach more tools to the same structure.
If you already train in grappling, kicking, boxing, Muay Thai, karate, jiu-jitsu, or another striking art, those elements can be connected to the Block System without conflict. Nothing in the system restricts what you do. It supports it.
Practice Creates Instinct
Skill does not come from watching videos. It comes from repetition and feedback.
Just like learning music, martial arts becomes instinctive through consistent practice. Some people need hundreds of reps. Others need thousands. The point is the same: repetition builds muscle memory, timing, and the ability to perform under stress.
Quick Answer: How do you make the Block System “real”?
Practice the system consistently and train with a partner so you can develop timing, distance, and structure.
This is why partner training matters. Your partner does not need to be a competitor. It can be your spouse, your child, or a trusted training friend. The goal is not impact — the goal is clean execution, correct distance, and repeatable mechanics.
Good becomes better. Better becomes best.
Supplemental Techniques Are a Choice
The most important thing to remember is this: you do not need supplemental techniques to make the Block System work.
The Block System works as designed. Supplemental material is there only if you decide you want more — more refinement, more exploration, more personal expression, or more integration with another martial art you already practice.
Take what fits. Leave what doesn’t. The framework remains solid either way.
Explore the Capkido Archives
There is a large collection of free martial arts training material available in the Capkido Archives — content that has been built and refined over many years.
If you want to go deeper, support the work, and gain access to everything the system offers, becoming a member helps keep the knowledge organized, preserved, and available for serious students.
Final Thought
Never be satisfied with where you are. There is always more to learn, more to refine, and more to practice.
Good. Better. Best.
Never let them rest.
Until your good is better
And your better is best
Start Training the Block System Today
If you want a complete, structured martial arts defense framework you can practice anywhere, stream the Block System on your phone, tablet, or computer:
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