Raking Mace Story - Part 5

 

 

The Lessons:

Principles of Self-Defense

Second Move

Margin for Error
   Control Distance
   Stabilize Your Base
   Solidify Your Base
   Anchor:
      Right Elbow
      Left Elbow
      Buttocks
Point of Delivery
Aim
Methods of Execution
   Right Arm – Hammer
Angle of Entry
Angle of Execution
Angles of Contact 
Obscure Zones
Counter Balance
Check
   Left Hand – Pin
   Right Knee – Positional
With
Compact Unit
Correct Natural Weapon
Back-Up Mass
Depth of Penetration
Contour
   Guideline
   Fit
   Wedge-Effect
Directional Harmony
Angle of Cancellation

Prerequisites:

You should know the Technique – Raking Mace

Recommended Belt Level:

Purple Belt

Re-enforcing Material:

Mastering Kenpo, The Path to Excellence
Blue Belt Guide.

Follow-Ups:

Train each Principle of this first move until you achieve the standard of quality that is required for your Belt level of experience.

Instructors

1. Be sure that the students are comfortable with their ability to executeeach Principle before going on to the next Principle.
2. To build Skills (in this case Principles of Self-Defense) you need intelligent reps. The intelligent part involves both the person doing the Technique and the proper reactions of the attacker.