Defending on Angles As you know in addition to my self defense system I also teach a traditional karate program at my school. As such we teach traditional type sparring using the typical sparring equipment which is so popular today. When I first started sparring in the sixties we didn't have all the gear and simply put on a cup and sometimes a mouthpiece and went at it. Some of you old timers know what I am talking about. One of the first things we teach a beginner is not to back straight up when someone is pressing the attack. To try to get them to remember this, I always tell them that no matter how fast they can move backward, their opponent can run forward faster. Of course this only part of the reason not to go straight back. Another important aspect is to not allow your opponent the opportunity for a continuous attack. The same is true in self defense. In fact, if possible never go backward at all. As I mentioned in a previous article, a good offense is the best defense. But... In reality there are times you will find yourself moving backward in a real fight or self defense situation. This may be in the first few moments of the attack. You may need to evade, avoid or block the initial onslaught to prevent being hit or grabbed. Once you go on the offensive, keep going until the threat is over. Forward if possible. If you do need to move backward never go straight back. Always try to angle off to the side. We like to call it 'getting off the line'. The line being the straight line of attack. By doing this, you slow up the momentum of the attacker as he needs to change directions to follow you. It also puts you in a better position to counter attack. If possible always try to move to your opponents outside. So if your attacker punches or grabs with his right hand you will try to move toward your left (his right). This takes you away from his other weapons (his hands and feet) and puts you in a good position to counter without him being able to defend.
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