Doc
Senior Master
---I know we always preface the tech descriptions explaining how a person "normally" draws back and that gives us the time to make our entry timing and distance, yada, yada, yada....---
Keep in mind JB that how a weapon will be utilized depends upon it's mass. Most unskilled will pick a weapon because it has sufficient mass to supplement their intent. If the mass is significant, than "cocking" will be a physical requirement to gain significant control to initiate an offensive strike with the extra weight mechanically removed or extended from the torso. Don't forget, even a whip has to be cocked to acquire maximum benefit of the "whipping" action.
---But the reality, IMHO is that techniques like that have to be practices so much that when the actual opportunity arises your response isn't really the technique as much as it is a (hopefully) appropriate response that minimizes damage to you. As Doc might say surviving the initial attack.---
"Surviving the Initial Assault" IS a part of the technique in our curriculum, but it is so specific to the assault, the description is not included in the written curriculum, but designed to be taught by an instructor. Every technique and it is so subtle, if I wrote them, it would complicate the coursebooks.unnecessarily.
--- And god forbid you find someone who knows how to use a stick....then your screwed (dog brothers style). ---
Martial Artist skilled in weapons don't attack people. People who do attack people are not skilled with weapons. The street weapons of choice are blades and guns, usually to intimidate and force their will on a subject. If the primary intent is to cut/stab, or shoot, you won't even see it coming.
Keep in mind JB that how a weapon will be utilized depends upon it's mass. Most unskilled will pick a weapon because it has sufficient mass to supplement their intent. If the mass is significant, than "cocking" will be a physical requirement to gain significant control to initiate an offensive strike with the extra weight mechanically removed or extended from the torso. Don't forget, even a whip has to be cocked to acquire maximum benefit of the "whipping" action.
---But the reality, IMHO is that techniques like that have to be practices so much that when the actual opportunity arises your response isn't really the technique as much as it is a (hopefully) appropriate response that minimizes damage to you. As Doc might say surviving the initial attack.---
"Surviving the Initial Assault" IS a part of the technique in our curriculum, but it is so specific to the assault, the description is not included in the written curriculum, but designed to be taught by an instructor. Every technique and it is so subtle, if I wrote them, it would complicate the coursebooks.unnecessarily.
--- And god forbid you find someone who knows how to use a stick....then your screwed (dog brothers style). ---
Martial Artist skilled in weapons don't attack people. People who do attack people are not skilled with weapons. The street weapons of choice are blades and guns, usually to intimidate and force their will on a subject. If the primary intent is to cut/stab, or shoot, you won't even see it coming.
