risingdragon Posted November 6, 2002 Posted November 6, 2002 could anyone tell me how to properly anticipate an attack from an opponent. Whatever happens happens
G95champ Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 Are you refering to a sparring situation? Or being jumped on the street? (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
rabid hamster Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 for sparring just practice and you'll get it... but anywho, as for getting jumped just try to be aware and observant of things when you go outside. It is only with the heart that one can see clearly, for the most essential things are invisible to the eye.
KickChick Posted November 7, 2002 Posted November 7, 2002 As far as "awareness" on the street.... you first need to accept the fact that there are impending dangers and (that) it can happen to you. If you are properly trained in self defense it should make you more confident understanding of your options and capabilities with regards to defending yourself. Environmental awareness is a key factor in being a survivor, not a victim. Know where you are going, plan ahead and consider your options. Attackers are looking for people who appear weak, preoccupied, and unprepared. It's important to be assertive and feel like you're in control. Check your posture to see if you stand tall and appear confident. Self defense is a combination of: ATTITUDE Realizing that something can happen to you. So develop a plan now. AWARENESS Wherever you may be. be aware of your surroundings. ABILITY Develop conflict/resolution techniques to avoid confrontation. Develop physical techniques to avoid being harmed. ... and one thing I learned from my experience I posted about being robbed. I noticed my assailant "checking" me out ... but instead of thinking the worse, I gave him the benefit of a doubt .... DON'T DOUBT your feelings about a situation you may find yourself in. But also remember avoidance of dangerous situations is priority first. The same can be said in sparring situations.... Trust your instincts, be aware (use peripheral vision) .... Also see if your opponent favors a certain technique or telegraphs.
G95champ Posted November 8, 2002 Posted November 8, 2002 For the Streets we use what we call a traffic light syste. I have posted this before. Anyway it has 3 levals red, greem, and yellow. Each light color reflects your state of being ready. Green - is the lowerst this is how you are at home with you friends and family. In other words not a high chance of being jumped. Yellow - This is how you are at say a public event. Such as a HS sports event. You are basically safe but at any time things could go wrong. You are aware of people and things arround you. Just like at a HS sports game if things are getting out of control you know because the tempor of the crowds change. Yellow is a state of being ready. Not jumpy but you know something could go wrong at any moment. This is what I stress my students to try and be at any time they are outside their homes. (school, store, etc) Red - This is the highest stage. Only used when someone has made a statement or threat against you. You know someone is going to jump you because they have said so. Or this could also be a situation like walking in a dark parking lot. The chances of being jumped are much higher. No one can stay in this phase for long because you are on edge. As far as sparring and watching attacks. Everyone has pattrens they fall into. We all have certin combos we like and dislike. Within a few mins of sparring with anyone you can pick up on a lot of these. Keep in mind there is only so many things the human body can do. I teach my kids to see the whole picture. Don't just focuse on the first attack but know what counters can follow it. Such as if they throw a round kick. Chacnes are they will not follow with a reverse punch because the motion don't allow it to flow quickly. So know what they did and realize what they can do off of that. The key to all of this is PRACTICE.... (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
Synaesthesia Posted December 29, 2002 Posted December 29, 2002 https://www.nononsenseselfdefense.com This is perhaps the best avoidance oriented self-defense web site. Look very carefully at the section on transitional areas and how to tell you are being scoped. Although I had not seen this site at the time, I have used a number of the techniques to narrowly avoid some very, very dangerous situations. I highly suggest taking a look at this site
magikchiongson Posted January 8, 2003 Posted January 8, 2003 I didn't believe in all this Sixth Sense stuff, untill I got jumped from behind. Somehow I knew I was being attacked before the punches landed and even before I knew what I was doing I was inside the guy's guard ready to deliver just a totally fight ending hit. I've heard in certain Kuntao Circles of how they train to anticipate these unexpected attacks. Basically its like learning to hit from EVERY position, lying down, while in the car, while you're opening a door. Like a paranoid type of deal, but it is very effective. You have to deal with conquering the fright that comes over you just before the attack happens. I own you.
StormKrow Posted February 11, 2003 Posted February 11, 2003 Having bounced in a bar for several years, there's no "real" way to anticipate an attack. There are certain body language cues to look for, but sometimes, there's just no stopping it. The trick is, to break your natural instinct to react, but instead act the moment you sense the attack... Example: Normally a person unaware will cringe when you throw a punch at him. When you learn to act instead of react, the moment you see the punch coming, you would immediately take action to control the situation. Either thru direct attack, blocking defense, redirecting the attacker's blow, or destroying his attacking hand, (see: Elbow strikes..hehe). As far as the "Sixth Sense"...there are some things that just can't be explained, some things that your sub-consious is aware of that you are not, and then there are some things that simply defy logic. We call it "Kusag pan lub", or internal-power/energy....there's no real way to define it, you just know....and that's part of the martial arts is not only knowing how to defend yourself, but training your body to be aware of your surroundings, and make the sub-conscious realized. could anyone tell me how to properly anticipate an attack from an opponent. ---You can run.......but why die tired?
Maestro Posted February 12, 2003 Posted February 12, 2003 I have an e-book called "Aikido, The Art Of Fighting Without Fighting." The title is misleading, as it's really not an Aiki book. It is, in my opinion, the best book about avioding and de-escalating situations on the street. I just went to find the site, apparently it doesn't exist anymore. But I would be more than happy to e-mail it to anyone who is interested. I would highly recommend it Dragon. As for the sparring, like they said, it'll come. I have a question for you though: I remember seeing on another post of yours that you were not yet in a formal school, practiced your own style called anything goes? (think it was you, I'm too lazy to check) If so, my question would be; Just how much sparring experience do you have, how often do you spar? I ask because things like reading a telegraphed motion take some time to develop, and no offense intended but I wonder if maybe you're hoping for a bit much a bit too soon? Might as well take my advice--I don't use it anymore.
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