1- Not Opposing Force With Force: which involves keeping a gap between oneself and an opponent during the initial confrontation; avoiding an opponent`s straight-line flow of momentum by moving diagonally away from an opponent`s center-line; moving in early once the opponent`s intentional movement is already committed or avoiding the opponent while an attack is being delivered until it is at the end of its momentum.

2- Directing Intent: which involves keeping focused awareness directed towards the opponent or target, with an attitude of firm, calm command of the situation.

3 – Bridging the Opponent`s Center of Gravity: which involves closing the gap by following and guiding the incoming attack`s momentum to join with it so that it can be taken over and controlled. This is done via rotation of the torso. With proper timing, a connection is then made at a point on the opponent where there is no relative motion and light physical contact leads or redirects the incoming momentum`s force. The opponent`s center (both center line and center of gravity) is compromised.

4 – Apply Irresistible Force to Overcome the Opponent: which involves, after bridging to the opponent`s incoming force, applying leveraged force so that no counterattack can be made by the opponent, and transferring one`s own accelerated momentum into the opponent`s. Joint locks, throws, and other means of applying leverage are employed so that the opponent is hyper-extended, via exploiting the structural weakness of the opponent`s body. Transferring momentum involves continuing to move the opponent at a naturally accelerating rate, `borrowing` and redirecting the incoming attack back to unbalance the opponent. Speed, rhythm, and sensitivity are important considerations.

5 – Unbalance the Opponent: involves misaligning the opponent`s body mechanics (skeletal frame) so that the added slight pressure will cause an unbalancing and collapse of the opponent. Uprooting is necessary to move the opponent`s center of gravity so that the stable base of the opponent`s hips and feet are upended via destabilization (removing the support, leverage limb movements, sudden weight shifting, rotating around an axis). After unbalancing the opponent in the midst of an attack, follow through the take down by continue with strikes, joint lock, etc. Finishing is important so that the uprooting keeps the opponent down and unable to continue attacking.

The question is, can you recognize any of these that you have integrated in your own skills but under another name? And another question is, do you have more to add to the five above.

Bonus props if anyone knows where these came from, btw.

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