Free Hand Combat..... Dae Ryun
Important points to ponder:
The basic moves n position
Adjustment to distance
Faking,
* fighting is a combat between 2 persons or more applying both defensive n offensive hand n foot techniques against each other.
* it is an important fact to note that we should not do free hand combat or fighting until or unless we can master the basic defensive n offensive moves.
* to master the basic moves other than the normal training or practise in the gym, there is a need to do more practises alone in the house, assuming or imaginary opponent before you though in real fighting the opponent is a moving target n also can attack.
* in other words, the actual free fighting techniques are your own ability to apply both defensive n offensive moves in countering your opponents.
* our ways and methods of free fighting are very unique in the sense that most parts of our body are fully utilised, the finger tips, palm heel, fist, elbow n the many other foot offensive techniques.
* in addition, the many defensive moves can also be applied to protect the various vulnerable points of the body.
* while boxing, fist is only used or a throwing in the case of wresting or judo.
* most importantly, the combination of hand n foot attacks require a good body balance.
* an effective application of defensive moves along with the offensive moves require good co-ordination of foot work, good balance n body maneuver.
* to ensure good balance, the various type of stance must be effectively utilised.
* the stance must be one, which provides an immediate distance between the front n the rear foot to facilitate mobility.
* most preferable is the back stance or the short forward stance, which gives more mobility than the other stances.
* a half-front posture of the back stance is preferable to a front or side facing posture in fighting.
* front facing posture is good for attacking but it exposes the front part of the body n is a disadvantage
posture for defence.
* side facing posture has less of an opening n is safer for defence but limits offensive move n advancing force.
* half front facing posture is best suited as an immediate position for both defensive n of offensive moves.
* however, the main fighting stance neourself eds to be changed fom time to time depending upon the situation n the moves you want to make.
* during a fight, body should always be erect n relaxed n eyes should look directly at the opponent.
* do not look at his hands or legs for indications of his movements, but rather on his eyes. The front guarding area is held at the front bodyline with the elbow bent n shoulder relaxed.
* the forearm is slightly inside the bodyline to guard the front facing ribs.The rear arm is held in front of d body with d fist or knife hand somewhere around d solar-plexus.
* position of d both arms should be at d midsection of d body for easy blocking(to raise or lower)of high n low attacks.
* remember, during a fight trust no one, in other words, u must stay alert at all times n in a tightly guarded position whether u remain stationary or move.
* do not allow your opponent to induce you to relax.
* while attacking always move in a guarded position to protect yourself against the opponent's potential counter attack moves.
Adjustment for Distance
- Many otherwise well executed attacking moves are wasted because of the improper distance between the attacker n his opponent, hence the attacker wasted his energy senselessly.
- It is important to maintain a distance, which is favourable to your own moves or such that the opponent is in an unfavourable position to make an initial attack.
- The distance maintained must be slightly beyond reach of a simple attack with hands n foot.
- An initial attack for such a defensive distance should be preceded by closing the distance so that the attack can reach the specified target.
- The adjustment for distance is an offensive step by extending the front foot or by bringing the rear foot forward or side way.
- While adjusting, the attacker estimates the fighting distance n assumes the correct body posture, depending on the type of attack to follow.
- A successful attack can be made from an oblique direction following a proper adjustment for distance when an opening from the direction is detected.
Faking
- A fake is performed solely for the purpose of drawing the opponent’s attention so he can launch a real attack, catching the opponent off guard.
- A snappy but obvious motion with the hand, foot or entire body could do the trick.
- The reaction of the opponent to the fake may result the opponent changing his guarding position thereby rendering him less prepared to defend against a deferent actual attack.
- As a result causing an opening for a rapid subsequent real attack.
- If a fake is used many times, the opponent may know n cease to react to it.
- As a result, it may then be possible to score with the very move, which had been used as a fake previously.
- Besides, a fake move can indicate how the opponent reacts enabling you to plan your future strategy effectively.
