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Martial Arts Defense - When Someone Is Trying to Power Hit You

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2007-10-07 12:45:13     
Article by Keith Pascal

Are you worried about the possibility of someone really trying to hit you hard in a fight? I mean what if that one hit from your attacker is so powerful that it knocks you all the way to Australia (which is not as far, if you are reading this from down under). A solid punch can really rock your brain.

So, are you worried?

Frankly, if you are a martial artist at all, you shouldn't be as afraid.

Do you understand why?

I would much rather someone try to get me with a single power punch rather than a series of fast jabs. Why? Because of the commitment involved. A power punch has full commitment behind the hit. Your opponent puts his all into it. This means:

* You may see some telegraphing of motion. Nothing like getting a little warning as your attacker cocks his hand back for more power.

* His balance will change. If your opponent leans in off balance, you have a bunch of options -- wrist locks are easier, finding openings in your attacker's defense, too.

* If you are planted, having your opponent off balance will allow you to topple and ... well, you get the idea.

* Commitment often means single hit. Also, it's harder for your opponent to track -- change directions mid-movement.

You Really Want a Committed Power Punch

If you are having trouble understanding the advantage that you can get from someone attacking you with a single power move, think about someone attacking you with a big, heavy weapon -- say a two-handed sword. It takes two hands, and a lot of might. You have to put your body into it. And you will probably only get one chance to swing it, as you reach your opponent.

No fast techniques there.

On the receiving end, all you have to do is avoid the one major swing, and then get in close, past the path of the blade.

Does the analogy make sense.

A mistake would be to think that once you are past the committed punch, you are completely safe. You're not. Maybe your opponent has the ability to switch to close-in techniques, like elbow strikes.

A committed punch, usually comes from a distance, but a power strike could appear in the guise of an elbow strike. Countering an elbow strike requires an entirely different strategy.

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Keith Pascal has been a full-time martial-arts writer for eight years and a martial-arts teacher for 25 years.

Specialized in: Elbow Strikes - Martial Arts Techniques - Martial-arts Tactics
URL: http://www.advantagemartialarts.com
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