A little research - What do you see when your opponent drops their high guard?

[JowGaWolf]

Per physics, the one that has their hands up has an advantage...

What advantage do you think they have? I'll put that to the test.

 

[JowGaWolf]

You omitted the specific video clip and context. I have an advantage with my fist close to your face when your hand is down and body turned (position).

The body turned like that isn't the disadvantage. The disadvantage is not knowing what technique should follow when in that position.

Had he understood that those type of looping punches require that you step off center then he would have avoided that punch and would have been in a good position to kick under the punch. He only knew big looping punch but didn't know how to feed it power or the position he should be in when throwing that punch.

He did alot of things that weren't good. Being turned like thst was the least of the bad things.

General Striking rule. One hand strikes while the other hand covers.

 

[JowGaWolf]

The striking hand is down the covering hand is up.

 

[HighKick]

The striking hand is down the covering hand is up.

It is an if-then statement that is impossible to answer with a specific action since there are just too many variables. The list of answers would be long.

In the picture above, clearly both people are moving so weight bias would play a big factor. Is this rules-bound sparring? White appears to be leaning back or about to retreat so he is not in a good position to attack. Black is on one leg with a little lean back so Maybe he can throw an effective lead leg kick. He is in a pretty good defensive posture.

 

[JowGaWolf]

It is an if-then statement that is impossible to answer with a specific action since there are just too many variables. The list of answers would be long.

Not really, When you jab keep one hand up so that you are protected on that side if your opponent chooses to punch or kick your face from that side.

CMA and martial arts in general use the same rule. If you punch, then the other hand should be in the position to defend. The same is true for kicking, where at least one hand is in the position to defend. Long fist uses similar approaches where things are done address actions that your opponent may take vs actions that your opponent is taking.


This guy doesn't follow the what I describe above, he stance and punches do not factor in the "What if." I don't need to factor all "What if" scenarios. I just need to factor in the one that's going to cause the most damage. TMA gets into bad habits of thinking that multiple Chains of "What ifs" have to be covered and I think that's incorrect. Preparring for "What if" scenarios should be things that you do before your opponent takes action. Think of it like this.

The what if scenario isn't done when your opponent takes action. It is already in place in the event that your opponent takes action. When I use long fist techniques, I'm constantly looking for for things before my opponent takes action and I position my body and arms in a way that if I don't see it, then my arms and legs will be in position to address it or at least have the opportunity to address it.

Remember. I don't need to "What if" everything. I only need to "What if" the things that will cause me the most harm.