Raking Mace Story - Part 6

 

 

The Lessons:

Principles of Self-Defense

Third Move

Margin for Error
   Control Distance
   Stabilize Your Base
   Solidify Your Base
   Anchor:
      Right Elbow
      Left Elbow
      Buttocks
   Have a Back-Up Weapon
Point of Delivery
Aim
Methods of Execution
   Right Arm – Whip
Angle of Entry
Angle of Execution
Angle of Contact – Angle of Incidence
Obscure Zones
Counter Balance
Check
   Left Hand – Positional
   Right Knee – Positional
With
Contour
   Guideline
   Fit
   Wedge-Effect
Body Alignment
Back-Up Mass
Depth of Penetration
Directional Harmony
Angle of Cancellation

Fourth Move

Margin for Error
   Control Distance
   Solidify Your Base
   Anchor:
      Right Elbow
      Left Elbow
      Buttocks
Points of Delivery
Aim
Methods of Execution
   Right Arm – Thrust
   Left Arm – Hammer 
Angles of Entry
Angles of Execution
Angles of Contact – Angle of Incidence
Obscure Zones
Check
   Right Knee – Positional
With
Contour
   Guideline
   Fit
Body Momentum
   Horizontal
Back-Up Mass
Sandwich
Depth of Penetration
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. Remember Directional Harmony is the culmination of the Principles that you are employing for yourself.
2. Angle of Cancellation is the Principle that is the culmination of the Principles that you are employing on your opponent.