First and foremost when one becomes distinctly aware that he is about to be attacked, strong eye contact ( mok lik in Chinese ) with intent should be established. That is, my attitude changes from passive awareness to calm yet intense vigilance. From the initial attack to the finishing blow a fight should be as brief as possible. The best scenario is when one is able to subdue the attacker within three moves. At the moment of initial attack, I then attack the centerline (usually the throat) and establishing a dominant and proper position through the interception of the attacker's limbs. I maintain and observe all elements of good form as I read the opponents energy through sensitivity. When he moves, and he will, I move first. From here I maintain what I have achieved. No giving up space or position.
Although the fight is brief, there are a multitude of intricacies and dynamics occurring. My action is forward and aggressive yet relaxed and able to change instantly. If my attacker is strong I feel it at the moment of interception and shift slightly, sucking him in to a well-placed strike that not only hurts him, but also disrupts his posture as I maintain dominance. Again, every characteristic of a good fighter must be regarded and maintained. I don't allow anything to get past the point of interception. I am able to keep a "dynamic sphere mentality" about me not allowing his attack to penetrate my defenses. As the attacker tries to counter he is met with seemingly ghostlike techniques as I close in. This is possible only by correct positioning never losing sight of my position and control of the opponent.
To finish him I will pursue his posture in an aggressive yet most economical, ever-changing manner. Since I am at a very a close range and I have achieved proper control of my opponent, I'm able to feel the slightest energy or inclination from him. I am able to unleash a disciplined barrage of unseen attacks because of I am able to perceive the smallest move. I can now take down my opponent as I capture him completely. Immobilization and destruction are in order here as my opponent's defenses are nullified. The fight concludes in a matter of seconds.
This scenario is how true self defense should and does go. If a fight is prolonged by useless movement it increases the chances of getting hurt or EVEN DEATH. The critical thing is to have full control over the situation and get it done as fast as possible. Once the situation goes from verbal to physical it has to be 100% full throttle until the attacker is stopped. Everything done has to be decisive and well thought out in advance. There is no time to think while the fight is happening. It takes time and effort to get this high skill ability but it is achievable and worth it if you know your life depends on it.
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