To Throw Into Confusion

[Alan Armstrong]

"Here? There? Like that? Like this? Slow? Fast?"

Victory is certain when the enemy is caught up in a rhythm that confuses his spirit. In single combat, we can confuse the enemy by attacking with varied techniques when the chance arises. Feint a thrust or cut, or make the enemy think you are going close to him, and when he is confused you can easily win. This is the essence of fighting-Miyamoto Musashi

Are you throwing your opponents into confusion?

Such as with mis-direction, think/aim high and hit low.

Or using obvious rhythm then broken rhythm.

Perhaps just guessing here, but also with timing, as Bruce Lee using a "Slow, slow, quick quick, slow" method; borrowed from his ballroom dancing background.

One method, I used to put myself "into the mood" to confuse the opponent, was to switch up on ready positions from different styles; it had a way of adding new features that ordinarily I wouldn't use, due to, sticking to the one style same techniques became too predictable against experienced opponents.

How are you "doing it" throwing into confusion, your opponents?

[MatsuShinshii]

Someone got a book for Christmas.

[Alan Armstrong]

Someone got a book for Christmas.

Someone noticed?

[sensei8]

To throw down confusion or to not throw down confusion; that's the question!! Do I have that mindset? I believe that I most assuredly do!!

What worked for Musashi, no matter what it was, worked for him, and was unique for him. I respect that, if nothing else!!