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Below, I will show a selection of seven points or 2-TO HAVE A CLEAR GENERAL VISION OF
steps to be taken into consideration to confront a THE OPPONENT:
high intensity aggression:
Where most we direct our eyes on this type of con-
1. To evaluate the situation, frontation? A great many think that we must look
directly to the opponent’s eyes; many others argue
2. To have a clear general vision of the about this and state that we must concentrate on
opponent, the fist where the weapon is carried. In my opinion,
one must look to the opponent in general; that’s my
3. To locate the direction of the attack,
philosophy. It will help us to watch the hands of the

4. To come out the line of the attack, opponent; many fighters have injured for they have
only looked at the opponent’s armed hand, while
5. To turn aside, control and address the the other was also armed. Besides, with long-dis-
weapon to the right direction, tance and wide vision it can be determined if there
is another aggressor in the fight, what is very com-
6. To make him lose the weapon, mon by these violent days.

7. To always make sure that the action gets to A panoramic vision contributes to value the direc-
an end. tion of the attack and to avoid misleading in rela-
tion to looking at the hands which confuse us. Not
Now, let’s explain the importance of these elements
one by one:

1-TO EVALUATE THE SITUATION:

This concept is based on our determination to eva-
luate the real possibilities we have to face the oppo-
nent. To know about the kind of weapon the oppo-
nent has; if is a large cutting edge, if it is medium or
small; or if it is a stick or a fire weapon, etc.

Once we are familiar with these elements, it is pos-
sible to consider our possibilities to decide whether
to escape from the situation or to face it, so as to di-
minish the opponent’s strength. To evaluate the si-
tuation, allows studying the elements within each;
be it, a belt, a shirt, a folder, etc. Such media, can be
useful to protect ourselves from the aggressor and
to avoid injury or keeping at a distance.

We frequently do not find much time for many
things, but to evaluate the situation, allows us to
carry out the right action at the right moment, this
reaction usually appears by instinct and it improves
with daily practice.

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