Ideal Execution

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Ideal Execution

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Situation:

You are in a normal stance (facing 12:00H) with both of your arms pointing downward (toward 6:00H), while the opponent (at 6:00H) (facing 12:00H) applies a rear double arm bar, palms downward (toward 12:00V).

1a)

Apply a left thumb press (minor) to the inside of the opponent’s left hip area (nerve trigger), palm facing opponent (toward 3:00H), with the fingers wrapping around the outside of the opponent’s left hip (facing 6:00H), while simultaneously lifting your left leg upward (toward 12:00V), bottom of foot parallel to the floor (toward 6:00V) – toes pointing to your left (toward 9:00H), in preparation for the next move.

Note:

The weight shift off of your left foot should be done to minimize any telegraphing of the next move to your opponent.

Result

The opponent’s lower abdomen should be pulled backward (toward 6:00H), due to the reaction of the nerve press, exposing the chin area.  Also, the nerve press should have the effect of distracting the opponent from applying the double arm bar.

1b)

Immediately, deliver a left heel stomp to the instep of the opponent’s left foot (minor) (toward 6:00V).

Result

The opponent’s full attention should be directed toward their left foot, while the application of the double arm bar should be further loosened by the reaction to the stomp.

1c)

Without any loss of motion, deliver a right rear obscure elbow strike (toward 12:00V), palm facing opponent (toward 6:00H), to the bottom of the opponent’s chin area (major), simultaneously with a right rear scoop kick (toward 12:00V) to the opponent’s groin area (major).

Result

The opponent’s head should be thrust upward (toward 12:00V) and back (toward 6:00H), while the double arm bar lock / grab should be fully broken.

2)

Execute a 360 degree body rotation (counter clockwise H) by planting your right foot to your left (toward 9:00H), and then planting your left foot to your left (toward 9:00H).  Complete the body rotation, into a horse (facing 12:00H), by grabbing your opponent’s left wrist with your left hand, palm downward (toward 6:00V), with the retraction of your left arm to a left chambered position, while simultaneously executing a right upward diagonal (toward 10:30V) inner elbow strike (toward 12:00H) to the back of the opponent’s left elbow (minor).

Note

The rotation of the body and the settle into the stance should be used to enhance the effectiveness of the inner elbow strike.

Result

The opponent’s left arm should break at the elbow, while their middle back and body should arch forward (toward 12:00H) in reaction to hyper-extension of the left elbow.

3)

Raise (toward 12:00V) your left hand to your right solar plexus (positioned cover), palm forward (toward 3:00H), while simultaneously retracting (toward (9:00H) your right arm to a right vertical blocking position (positioned cover).  Immediately, cross out and cover (toward 10:00H).