Written Illustration:

Situation

You are in a normal stance (facing 12:00H) with both of your arms at your side (toward 6:00V), while the opponent (at 12:00H) (facing 6:00H) executes a left roundhouse punch (toward 7:30H) toward your right side of face.

1)

Step back (toward 6:00H) with your left foot into a right neutral bow (toward 12:00H) (stable base) with a right thrusting extended outward block (toward 4:30H) to the inside of the opponent's left forearm (open center line) (positioned cock), while simultaneously raising (toward 12:00V) your left hand to your right solar plexus (positioned cover), palm forward (toward 12:00H).

2)

Immediately, deliver a right raking inward horizontal (toward 12:00H) (toward 9:00V) back-knuckle to the opponent's bridge of nose (minor), while simultaneously raising your left hand just above your right shoulder (toward 12:00V) (positioned cover), palm sideways (toward 3:00H).

Result

The opponent’s head and upper body should be thrust slightly back (toward 12:00H) with the head rotating to your left (clockwise H) (toward 9:00H), as both hands begin to attempt to cover the face.

Note

The final position of your right arm after executing the back-knuckle should be at, but not past, your center line.

3)

Immediately, push-drag forward (toward 12:00H) with a hammering downward dipping (toward 12:00H) (toward 4:30V) outward elbow strike (major) to the opponent’s sternum.

Note

The forward momentum and settle from your push-drag (borrowed force) should enhance the force of the elbow strike.

Result

The opponent’s upper body should be further thrust backward (toward 12:00H) and down (toward 4:30V), collapsing to the ground (toward 6:00V), face up (toward 12:00V).

4)

Retract (toward 6:00H) your right arm to a vertical blocking position (positioned cover) as you drop (toward 6:00V) your left hand to your right solar plexus (positioned cover), palm forward (toward 12:00H), while maintaining your other defenses (positioned cover).

5)

Cross out and cover (toward 7:30H).