Martial Arts: Offense (Incomplete)

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Martial Arts: Offense (Incomplete)

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Offense

A) Countering & Timing: Broken timing & changing cadence/tempo, maximizing effectiveness through proper shot selection, catching the “windows” etc.

Countering is essentially the act of responding to offense with your own offense. Responding to an opponent’s attack with the usage of lateral and circular movement and properly executed blocks and parries is an extremely effective way to generate openings and success for your own offensive attack. Countering as a whole is probably one of my personal favorites in terms of finding offensive opportunities. The two basic trains of thought here are that first, an opponent opens themselves to be countered when they attack offensively. To quote Bruce Lee: “When an opponent attacks, this gives you the opportunity to intercept them.” This quote comes from an episode of the 70’s television show “Longstreet” entitled “The Way of the Intercepting Fist” in which Bruce explains how attackers are vulnerable during offense. The attacker is already committed to a certain path of movement, a certain shift in weight and balance, a specific stance and the limb being used for the attack has been subtracted from their defense. (Picture a Castle. However impervious it’s defense, there can be no real mounted offense, such as knights and cavalry, without lowering the draw-bridge.) This gives the defender information with which to base their counter attack on. The other premise here is that by waiting to find the correct opening, one can focus their attack and conserve energy.

B) Misinformation & Fakes: The Art of deception, “mind reading & control” of opposition

C) Elimination of Variables: Finding, practicing & applying simplicity

One philosophy I definitely try and subscribe to is the elimination of as many variables as possible when engaging an opponent. I believe simplicity is usually the best road to travel. The more complicated a technique is, the more complicated its application becomes. In mathematics, the multi-variable equation is obviously more difficult to solve because there are so many more questions that need to be answered. More steps need to be taken and more elements need to be accounted for in order to solve it. In a fighting situation this is also the case. An elaborate maneuver can eat up time and ultimately creates too many opportunities (variables) for something to go wrong. Especially when dealing with the initial encounter, simple, crisp, powerful techniques are the preferred method in establishing respect and starting the fight off at a pace and rhythm that suits you best. Doing too much, too soon may leave you wanting. A good front leg side kick and a back hand cross are perfect examples of simple, effective techniques that will make your opponent respect your space and help you claim range and territory. If you do not defend your space, an opponent will not be discouraged from invading it.
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