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"Don’t hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit softly." Theodore Roosevelt
A devastating blow is useful no matter what type of assault you are facing. However, if you knew someone was going to assault you with either a 9 mm sub-machine gun, a 45 caliber automatic pistol, or a 22 caliber revolver, which one would you be most worried about? Be sure you take into consideration the power and range of each weapon, plus factor in the rate of fire which is dramatically different with each weapon. Now ask yourself when facing an armed assailant, which is better speed, power, or accuracy? The final bit of crucial information is that the accuracy of the shooter has been revealed as to not being able to hit the broad side of a barn from the inside. That would really change your perspective if you instead could hit whatever you saw, that is the Bull's Eye factor.
The same is true when it comes to strikes, power and speed isn't everything. Accuracy combined with proper targeting matters most. Although power and the rate of fire have their advantages as well. When it comes to striking power, the ability to end a fight with a single blow is rare. A lot of this has to do with the commitment of the opponent, more so than the power of the striker. Yet, I have done this numerous times in the past while bare-knuckle sparring. Heck, I've done it a few times while facing down a fellow classmate in school. While on the street though it can be a different tune, depending on, if they (the attacker or attackers), have the help of others or an escape route to fall back on. In general the attacker/s might decide to strengthen their resolve and throw the next blow even if normally they might have surrendered.
Power can allow for finishing a fight even when you cannot reach targeted vital points. I have personally ended street fights with a punch to the foot, the clavicle, sternum, the humorous (it wasn't funny to the receiver of the blow), the elbow, and the femur. Then add onto this exchange the rate of fire of the blows. A hail of gun fire as well as a hail of punches can take the fight out of many, even when they don't hit the target. With gun fire it's just scary! When it comes to strikes, it can often cause confusion which allows for an accumulation of blows to take their toll. This tactic is perfectly fine for in the ring or in a controlled environment where you have the upper hand. It is another thing altogether when there is the possibility of multiple assailants jumping in and lending a hand. It is also not so well received when there is the sudden introduction of weapons into the fracus. Real fights need to be ended immediately for safety sake.
No matter the art you study this ought to be a priority to have a single blow that could end the fight. Karate calls it Ikken Hissatsu and it translates to annihilate with one blow. It was a prime focus at one time in many arts. Strength is not as important if you can deliver enough force to the proper target. There are many targets where accuracy holds more importance than power. The eyes are the prime target when your strength is insufficient to content with that of your attackers. As such a devastating blow need not have to rely on power alone to be effective. As a flick from the finger can annihilate the eye with what might seem a mere touch to the rest of the body.
"Whether it is a big ship or small ship, the same size hole placed correctly in the hull can sink it." Ed Parker
No matter the art you study this ought to be a priority to have a single blow that could end the fight. Karate calls it Ikken Hissatsu and it translates to annihilate with one blow. It was a prime focus at one time in many arts. Strength is not as important if you can deliver enough force to the proper target. There are many targets where accuracy holds more importance than power. The eyes are the prime target when your strength is insufficient to content with that of your attackers. As such a devastating blow need not have to rely on power alone to be effective. As a flick from the finger can annihilate the eye with what might seem a mere touch to the rest of the body.
"Whether it is a big ship or small ship, the same size hole placed correctly in the hull can sink it." Ed Parker
My stories are about martial arts adventures that are intertwined with some science fiction, a dose of conspiracies theory, along with laughter, love and mystic experiences. The following links are to the Kindle version books from the "Dream Walker” series. Our adventurers find themselves on a quest where they are confronted with both conspiracy and mystery. Their challenge is to unite their mind and body skills together utilizing what they have learned in the martial arts with the transcendental power of dream meditation. They attempt to do this while they are trying to make a life for themselves and elude those that seek to use and control them.
Conversations with a Sage: This explores Xander Davidson's early encounters with the mysterious fog like Dream Walking martial art sages. He ponders if they are real or if they are only remnants of his dreams. He mainly keeps this secret world to himself as he tries to cope with abuse, growing up without support or guidance and the mystery of his family's past.
The Assassins Gift: Xander Davidson struggles with the conspiracy of his family and the group that is actively trying to manipulate him to join them or die. The young Dream Walkers learns an early lesson to be careful about whom they let into their circle.
Warriors of Perception: Xander Davidson and his band of friends embark on a mission to free themselves from their oppressors. They bravely face the challenge all the while vying for the right moment to turn the tables.
Jace Lee The Shift: We find a new apprentice, Adam, which is fighting for his life. He is struggling to understand the amazing skills of his mentor, Jace Lee; a younger man that has trained under Xander Davidson. All the while his mentor attempts to reconcile the fact that his skills do not match up with the other Dream Walkers.
Jace Lee No Agenda: Jace Lee attempts to find himself on a self-imposed vision quest of sorts. Instead he finds himself being stalked by the same group that had previously sought after his teacher, (Xander Davidson). Instead of mastering his odd Dream Walking skills he finds love and the potential loss of his powers.
Jace Lee The Tutelage of Ming Wu: Jace Lee rejoins his teacher Xander Davidson as they cope with a possible combined threat (the mysterious), Ming Wu and the Council that has continuously monitored the Dream Walkers.
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