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BEYOND BASICS
Power emanate from here and is the central point for
stability.
Valence 1: Elbow & Knee Distance – Techniques within
this distance will include short-range hand techniques
such as hooks and uppercuts as well any kick which can
be thrown within this range. (ax kicks, etc.)
Valence 2: Arm Length Distance – Hand strike
techniques beyond the elbows and knees range,
including medium-range kicks.
Valence 3: Leg Length Distance – All kicking techniques
beyond hand strike distance.
Valence 4: Beyond Leg Length Distance – Techniques
beyond leg distance which requires a stepping or
jumping type movement to strike the target.
Normally, distance is viewed as how close or far a person is away
from a target without regard to which weapon is best for that
distance. Most likely a player would attack with their favorite
weapon or technique without really understanding the proper
distance to be effective. Once understood, Valences will help to
instinctively know which weapons are applicable for the valence.
The five valences in conjunction with three weapons are especially
effective in Self Defense situations to instinctively apply the
appropriate weapons for the Valence or where to position yourself
to be effective.
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