Author: Mark Stewart
Optimal function of the well timed stroke in descending order
(1) Before: Motion/attack “on preparation”
(2) During: Motion/attack “in flight”
(3) After: Motion/attack “on riposte”
Simple, Direct & Non-classical:
(1) Embraces simplicity over complexity (minimum v. maximum motions)
(2) Embraces directness over indirectness (straight line v. curved line)
(3) Embraces Non-classical (spontaneous/non-rhythmic) v. classical (pre-arranged/rhythmic)
On guard Stance: Small phasic, bent knee stance:
(1) Facilitates stability
(2) Facilitates mobility
(3) Facilitates primary lead tool usage
(4) Facilitates aggressive defense “counter offense”
Footwork to control distance:
(1) Offensive Defense
(2) Defensive Offense
Strong Side Lead: Right Handed uses Right Lead & Left Handed uses Left
(1) More Agility
(2) More Power
(3) More Natural
Primary Lead Tool Usage: Front Hand and/or Foot
(1) Closer to Opponent
(2) Strong/Agile Side
(3) Easy to Initiate from On Guard
(4) Easy to Recover to On Guard
Aggressive Defense/Counter Offense: Optimal Function in Descending Order
(1) Step/Hit
(2) Evade/Hit
(3) Deflect/Hit
(4) Trap/Hit
(5) Grapple/Hit