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In Moo Sa Do we have three defenses to deal with striking. As usual I like to use anagrams and memory techniques to make them easier to remember so the three strike defenses are;
A- Avoid
B- Block
C- Cover
Avoiding is any movement to avoid being struck i.e ducking, bobbing, weaving, jumping, dodging etc.
Blocking is using your arms and legs to redirect your opponents attack away from your body.
Covering is using a stronger body part to shield a weaker one, typically Covering is done close range because at that range strikes can come in very fast and more body parts can by used (headbutts, knees, elbows, punches etc).

To properly cover ones head and body there should be no space between the arms and the body or head. If there is a space then it is more of a block and you risk your own arm crashing into you.

When covering the head the bottom of the palms is placed on the eyebrows and the forearms squeezed together. This insures your hand wont hit you when struck and that you can see through the small gap between the arms.

To Cover from a side strike like a hook punch for example you slide the hand from the front cover along side the side of the head ending with the elbow pointing straight ahead. This makes sure there is no gap on the side for a hook or other round type of attack to enter. Remember when doing the side cover to keep the opposite hand on the eyebrow and not leave yourself open to attack.

Body cover, from front attacks you keep your arms in tight and rotate the hips as you would a forward block, for a side strike you keep your arms between your body and the strike with they arms against your body and crunch that side in away from the attack. This takes some of the steam out of the attack.

There are three types of force when striking or being struck;
Two forces collide i.e moving into a punch strengthens it.-><-
The object is stationary i.e standing still and getting struck.|<-
The target is moving away. This weakens the attack dissipating some of its energy.<-<-