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I would like to get some opinions on what people see as the fundamental differences between these two techniques (ie. why are 2 separate techniques needed for such similar movements?).
Each technique deals with a different type of attack, although I don't think this alone justifies separate techniques, as every technique can apply to a different ideal attack (eg. Delayed Sword vs a lapel grab or straight punch).
These two techniques could be included in the syllabus to specifically make the point that a similar defence can apply to different types of attacks, but I don't think that's it.
Attacking Mace involves a backwards step, whereas Evading the Storm steps forward, although once again, many techniques could remain the same if the direction of the first step was changed. For example, Attacking Mace would not need much adjustment if you stepped forward with your left instead of back with your right.
Evading the Storm doesn't move in a unique initial way for a baton technique, as Obstructing the Storm also moves to the outside of an overhead attack.
So what do you see as the need for these two techniques when the core movements are so similar?
Each technique deals with a different type of attack, although I don't think this alone justifies separate techniques, as every technique can apply to a different ideal attack (eg. Delayed Sword vs a lapel grab or straight punch).
These two techniques could be included in the syllabus to specifically make the point that a similar defence can apply to different types of attacks, but I don't think that's it.
Attacking Mace involves a backwards step, whereas Evading the Storm steps forward, although once again, many techniques could remain the same if the direction of the first step was changed. For example, Attacking Mace would not need much adjustment if you stepped forward with your left instead of back with your right.
Evading the Storm doesn't move in a unique initial way for a baton technique, as Obstructing the Storm also moves to the outside of an overhead attack.
So what do you see as the need for these two techniques when the core movements are so similar?