Ideal Execution

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Ideal Execution

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Situation

You are in a (passive) normal stance (facing 12:00H) with both of your hands raised to shoulder height, palms forward (toward 12:00H) (positioned covers) with the opponent (at 12:00H) (facing 6:00H) bent over at the waist attempting to execute a front tackle to your abdomen area with both arms extended out in front (toward 6:00H) attempting to grab you around the waist.

1a)

Step your left foot to your right (toward 4:30H) into a transitory right neutral bow (facing 10:30H) (off the line of attack) (brace angle) with a left downward parry (toward 6:00H) to the outside of the opponent’s left elbow area.

Result

The opponent’s attack is NOT successfully diverted (toward 6:00H) to your left, and the opponent’s tackle continues.

1b)

Without any loss of motion, settle (toward 6:00V) into a right neutral bow (toward 10:30H) with a hammering right downward hand-sword (toward 7:30V) (toward 9:00H) to the back of the opponent’s neck (major), while retracting your left hand (toward 1:00V) to your right solar plexus (positioned check).

Result

The opponent’s forward moment should continue, but be altered to a downward, diagonal momentum (toward 7:30H), preventing the opponent from attempting to lift your body.

1c)

Continue to settle (toward 6:00V) with a shift (counter clockwise H) into a right reverse bow (toward 12:00H), while simultaneously circling your right arm (clockwise V) over and under the opponent’s left arm, into a right, downward, diagonal (toward 7:30V) chambered position, palm up (toward 12:00V).

Result

The opponent’s forward moment should be halted with their left arm locked to your right side by your right arm.

2a)

Begin to reverse the circle of your right arm (counter clockwise V) simultaneously with a right scoop kick (toward 12:00V) to the opponent’s groin (minor).

Result

The opponent should attempt to cover their groin area with their right hand, while the left hand is prevented from moving by your body.

Note

The orbit of your right arm should be executed at a much slower rate than the delivery of the scoop kick, barely releasing the lock to the opponent’s arm by the time scoop kick finishes it execution.

2b)

Without any loss of momentum, push-drag backward (toward 12:00H), while replanting your right foot between the opponent’s legs (toward 12:00H) (toward 4:30V) using the settle of the stance to deliver a right hip bump to the opponent’s left hip / lower abdomen area (minor) (toward 10:30H), while simultaneously continuing the rotation of your right arm.

Result

The opponent’s body should be forced backward (toward 10:30H).

Note

The orbit of your right arm should begin to pick up speed (reaching about 7:30V) by the time the hip bump finishes its delivery.

Tip

The next maneuver should be delivered after the opponent’s body is a sufficient distance from your body to deliver the strike comfortably and effectively.

2c)

Execute a right hammering, upward diagonal, hammer-fist (toward 1:30V) (toward 10:30H) to the opponent’s face area (major).

Result

The opponent’s upper body and head area should be forced backward (toward 10:30H), collapsing to the ground (toward 6:00V), face up (toward 12:00H), while the opponent’s hands attempt to cover the face area.

3)

Retract your right arm (toward 4:30H) to a right vertical blocking position (positioned cover), while maintaining your other defenses (positioned cover).  Immediately, cross out and cover (toward 5:00H).