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| − | + | Twisting is the simple way of avoiding a linear technique, in a way which often coaxes the opponent to over-extend themselves. Since straight punches and kicks have a small cross-sectional area, they only require small body displacements (about 4” or 10 cm) to avoid. Additionally the twist’s hip rotation can augment the power of your blocks (e.g., ude uke) or counterattacks (e.g., uppercut, elbow break). | |
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| + | From a ready stance facing #1, lower and turn your center 90° to either side, until you are in a cat stance facing either #3 or #7. The motion is exactly spinning on a barstool. This will move your head and chest just far enough for the opponent’s technique to miss. | ||
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| + | [video of twists, back and forth, fast and slow, from the front and the side. ] | ||
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| + | Twisting is usually reserved for intermediate students, because timing is critical. If you twist too early, the opponent can adjust their technique mid-flight and still hit you. If you twist too late, you won’t be able to evade in time. | ||
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Revision as of 21:59, 9 November 2019
Twisting is the simple way of avoiding a linear technique, in a way which often coaxes the opponent to over-extend themselves. Since straight punches and kicks have a small cross-sectional area, they only require small body displacements (about 4” or 10 cm) to avoid. Additionally the twist’s hip rotation can augment the power of your blocks (e.g., ude uke) or counterattacks (e.g., uppercut, elbow break).
From a ready stance facing #1, lower and turn your center 90° to either side, until you are in a cat stance facing either #3 or #7. The motion is exactly spinning on a barstool. This will move your head and chest just far enough for the opponent’s technique to miss.
[video of twists, back and forth, fast and slow, from the front and the side. ]
Twisting is usually reserved for intermediate students, because timing is critical. If you twist too early, the opponent can adjust their technique mid-flight and still hit you. If you twist too late, you won’t be able to evade in time.
