center line theroy

[ang_soo_do_guy]

hey

i sudy tang soo do and my instructer emphasise keeping a minimum target by keeping in a side stance and keeping your arm guarding

so when i heard about the theroy i thought it was what i needed

so i was wondering if there areany books available to help understand and use this theory

any advice useful

thanx

[White Warlock]

Well, keeping to a side stance to minimize target areas is actually only applicable if strikes are all linear. Yet, the more devastating strikes are circular, and thus by having a side stance you make yourself vulnerable to the more devastating strikes. From a grappler's perspective, having a side stance exposes you to a single leg takedown and the very real possibility that someone would manuever behind you. All in all, side stances are okay for 'spar-type' scenarios, but are not a good idea for full-on confrontations. If your opponent maintains a side stance as well, you may have the advantage because of your training, as opposed to theirs. However, if the other does not maintain a side stance, you may be the one at a disadvantage, despite your training.

Regardless, side stances are not related to 'centerline' theory. I'll see what i can do to present info about that later on today. Limited in time at the moment.

[rightguard10]

Can't you get hit with circular movements, even if you are facing forward.

Also Please give an example of a circular strike being stronger than linear.

Thanks

[White Warlock]

Also Please give an example of a circular strike being stronger than linear.

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