A paradigm to lay out a concept where Self-Defense Techniques are learned and examined in three (3) phases - Ideal, What-if, and Formulation.

Comments:

The Three Phase paradigm is broken down into distinct phases:

1.The Ideal Phase

2.The What-if Phase

3.The Formulation Phase

Each of these phases are designed to allow the practitioner to learn, practice, examine, and experiment with the Base Move of the Self-Defense Technique in such a way as to fully understand not only its motion, but motion in general.

From one perspective the phases can be broken down into two (2) categories: Ideal and Real Deal; where Ideal is just that an ideal scenario and the Real Deal Phase being comprised of both the What-if Phase and the Formulation Phase. This is to denote that these phases should view the Base Move of the Self-Defense Technique as merely a suggested starting point in which to explore and formulate one's own reading and modifications to this base, depending upon various scenario changes.

Related Definition(s):

Compensate, Formulate, Ideal

Related Term(s):

Base Move, Formulation Equation, Formulation Phase, Ideal Phase, Idealized, Practical Kenpo, Primitive Stage, Real Deal Phase, Self-Defense Technique, What if Phase