Doc
Senior Master
There are many reasons Im reluctant to post videos. Partly, because without instruction, they are meaningless. The general perception that you can learn from video is a false one without prior significant knowledge of that which you are viewing, and what to look for. It is for this reason; we (MSU) only use them as video notes for those taught directly by a certified instructor.
First, Delayed Sword was taught to me by Mr. Parker as a lapel grab, not a punch. However, we do have a punch version known as Sword of Doom, so we do entertain both scenarios.
Our philosophy about grabs and pushes are simple. It is an after-the-fact response we are training for. Treating grabs and pushes, as attempts is ludicrous. Sooner, or later all of the mortal students will be actually grabbed or pushed, and should prepare for it with proper training and an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of these type assaults.
Pushes and grabs are defined by there action that includes the momentary Contact Manipulation element.
Specifically for Delayed Sword, when you are grabbed there is an inherent Push of Aggression that is part of the elements of the assault. Attackers do not walk up to you and reach up carefully to not touch your body, and only grab your clothing. They slam there hand into your chest knocking you backwards and than seize as the intimidation tactic part of the aggressive action. Of course the assumption here is that you are caught off guard, and the action has already occurred when you recognize youre been assaulted. Unlike punches, a push or grab has already occurred and requires contact. A person may punch at you with no physical contact. Only attempts may be treated as punches not requiring contact.
Because of this aggressive action, you will be knocked off balance, and will instinctively move one, or both feet to regain your balance and control as your hands move upward instinctively to where the contact was made. That is the reason for the first step AFTER the push.
The second step is to regain control and to solidify your stance and includes the PAM (Platform Aligning Mechanism), as well as the Outward Downward Index to engage and solidify the upper and lower platforms together.
The hands are then Indexed upward. This is not only part of the alignment process, but it is also a part of the Psychology of Confrontation component That gives the attacker you have given up and he has effectively intimidated you. Meanwhile everything has been compensated for, aligned, recruited and presented for Initial Retaliation.
The victim than pivots into a neutral bow with a right inward across the face to access the Startle Reflex, and PNF Response that drops into a hammer-fist to the head of the humerus that corresponds essentially with L-1 with a PAM. This is a devastating strike capable of ending the confrontation alone. The leg on that side will collapse partially or fully, and strength will leave the right arm and hand.
The right hand maintains contact and controls the depth and distance and shifts to a front-to-back alignment.
Dragging up in preparation for a Gauging Front Kick, and controlling the distance with the right hand, kicks between the legs to lower height. After retrieving the kick, Index the depth control right hand and plant forward with a hand sword to the side of the neck at a 45-degree angle downward with a BAM.
There are other subtleties in mechanisms as well, but not actually worth discussion in writing without physical instruction.
All that you see, is not all that you see. Ron Chapél
First, Delayed Sword was taught to me by Mr. Parker as a lapel grab, not a punch. However, we do have a punch version known as Sword of Doom, so we do entertain both scenarios.
Our philosophy about grabs and pushes are simple. It is an after-the-fact response we are training for. Treating grabs and pushes, as attempts is ludicrous. Sooner, or later all of the mortal students will be actually grabbed or pushed, and should prepare for it with proper training and an in-depth understanding of the dynamics of these type assaults.
Pushes and grabs are defined by there action that includes the momentary Contact Manipulation element.
Specifically for Delayed Sword, when you are grabbed there is an inherent Push of Aggression that is part of the elements of the assault. Attackers do not walk up to you and reach up carefully to not touch your body, and only grab your clothing. They slam there hand into your chest knocking you backwards and than seize as the intimidation tactic part of the aggressive action. Of course the assumption here is that you are caught off guard, and the action has already occurred when you recognize youre been assaulted. Unlike punches, a push or grab has already occurred and requires contact. A person may punch at you with no physical contact. Only attempts may be treated as punches not requiring contact.
Because of this aggressive action, you will be knocked off balance, and will instinctively move one, or both feet to regain your balance and control as your hands move upward instinctively to where the contact was made. That is the reason for the first step AFTER the push.
The second step is to regain control and to solidify your stance and includes the PAM (Platform Aligning Mechanism), as well as the Outward Downward Index to engage and solidify the upper and lower platforms together.
The hands are then Indexed upward. This is not only part of the alignment process, but it is also a part of the Psychology of Confrontation component That gives the attacker you have given up and he has effectively intimidated you. Meanwhile everything has been compensated for, aligned, recruited and presented for Initial Retaliation.
The victim than pivots into a neutral bow with a right inward across the face to access the Startle Reflex, and PNF Response that drops into a hammer-fist to the head of the humerus that corresponds essentially with L-1 with a PAM. This is a devastating strike capable of ending the confrontation alone. The leg on that side will collapse partially or fully, and strength will leave the right arm and hand.
The right hand maintains contact and controls the depth and distance and shifts to a front-to-back alignment.
Dragging up in preparation for a Gauging Front Kick, and controlling the distance with the right hand, kicks between the legs to lower height. After retrieving the kick, Index the depth control right hand and plant forward with a hand sword to the side of the neck at a 45-degree angle downward with a BAM.
There are other subtleties in mechanisms as well, but not actually worth discussion in writing without physical instruction.
All that you see, is not all that you see. Ron Chapél
