ANSWERS TO QUIZ ON COMBAT -- SERIES 3
Answer for Combat Quiz Series 3
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What do you think is the biggest misconception most martial art practitioners have regarding free sparring?
Answer
Free sparring is the way to train combat efficiency — this is the biggest misconception. -
In Combat Sequence 1, the responder has only one choice (which is no choice) in his response. In Combat Sequence 2, he has two choices,; and in Combat Sequence 3, he has three choices. A very important principle of skill (or force) development is involved in this methodical approach. What is this principle?
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Principle of gradual progress. -
A master shows you some useful techniques. But this is not enough. You have to develop the necessary skills to apply the techniques effectively. Use three words to describe what you should do to have the necessary skills.
Answer
Practice, practice, practice. -
In Combat Sequence 3, two new skills are introduced. One is a development from right spacing, the other involves opening or closing the opponent's gate, and both manifest the extremely important principle of “safety first”. What are these two skills.
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Adjusting footwork and covering oneself. -
In the previous two combat sequences, first you defend then you counter-attack. In this third combat sequence, a new and advanced tactic is introduced regarding defence and attack. What is it?
Answer
No defence direct attack.