On Jul 9, 2009, at 12:56 PM, Hank Prohm wrote:

> Since it's been a while since we've had a good conversation about
> fighting, let's back up a bit and review our common assumptions:
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> 1. The basic paradigm should be: Move, block, counter, with
> movement of the target always being a first priority. If you take a
> look at kata, you will see that all of the "traditional" kata start
> with these premises.

I would agree with that premise .. kata does cause movement but not
just any movement ... movement that disrupts the attack, then unlocks
the resistance then renders the opponent under control (frequently a
KO) and then frequently a killing technique [protect unlock control
and then kill] in that order ...

well at least the older fighting katas do ... the newer ones ... some
are just modern dance ... lol
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> 3. Properly done, using short power, knowledge of physiology and
> anatomy, etc. a grapple IS a pressure point strike, is a hit.
> That's why you spend all those years becoming an "expert" so that
> you can use short power, fajing, internal energy and all that cool
> stuff. This might seem like hocus pocus to the guys who've only
> been waving their hands and feet about for a couple of years, but
> someone who's been training for 20-30 or 40 years should be able to
> put his or her hands on the their attacker and break their ribs
> without pulling their hands back.

agree ...
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> regards,
>
> Hank Prohm
>
>

good post ... good to hear from you again hank! been a while

Bruce
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