ShotoNoob
Master Black Belt
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|It took me a little more than 2 seconds to throw my combo (keep in mind that I'm holding back and not going full speed). That means that he has less than 2 seconds to assume that I would be off to the side of him and not in front of him. From the time that I was in front of him and landed the kick right below his knee he had exactly less than 0:00;15 of a second to know that I would trap his punch to my face. From the time that I trapped his punch, (at an angle) he only has less than 0:00;10 of a second to take advantage of any openings that may be there as a result of me doing my backfist to his head.
The picture below clearly shows that his body twisted. You can look at his front leg and torso and easily tell that he can't do a round house or a side kick from that position. You'll also notice the way that I start my backfist protects my head. And yes it's from the same video. Yes my lower body looks open which is why he probably took the front heel kick as his choice, but because I was at an angle, that front kick wasn't going to land.
Here you can see that his kick misses me completely. Look at the position of his foot, and his torso in relation to my lead foot and rear foot. Also take note that he's actually leaning to his left as if he's trying to punch around my backfist. That lean is actually cause by the backfist being on his face. I added a red line so that it's easier to see the angle.
Since you stated you were pulling the vid soon, I took the liberty of commenting now.... I'll refer to the vid re time stamp.
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All your tactics work. OTOH, I can quickly name two traditional karate kumite counters to your advance.
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#1: Drop Height, Shift Stance & Counter Punch.The first was apparent to me @ 0:03, the full speed portion. Here, a simple level change and step-in counter strike to the mid-section... a very standard Shotokan competition counter tactic. Front lunge or reverse punch I'll leave each alternative open...
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#2: 1-Step on the Outside-Block (or guard) & Counter Punch. You move to the angle away in order to launch the right backfist actually sets up the 1st step in the 1-step. You are right in position @ TS 0:16 slow-motion portion--for the 1-step counter-tactic. The defender has no need to step to the outside. The right hand blocks or guards against the backfist; Left hand counters. Middle or High, as perhaps Dirty Dog, others have remarked....
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Your opponent makes a classic 'sport karate' mistake of trying to kick when you are springing / too close. Shorter range weapons are in order. Leg technique too little too late...
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Great set up for illustration / demo of kung fu (or karate) attack & defense utilization....