The Perfect Move

Attention all students of the Survival Academy:

I have discovered the perfect martial arts move!

When we drill in class, students see a bunch of "other possible moves". This is good. It shows vision and insight into other possibilities and other techniques. Our response to most of these moves is something like, "yes, that could work, but in my opinion, this one is better".

Is there a Perfect Move? Yes there is.

As defined by Rory Miller:
"A Perfect move does four things in a single action:
1. It betters your position;
2. It worsens the Threat's position;
3. It protects you from damage; and
4. It damages the Threat or unbalances the Threat if damage isn't justified, but this is a counter-assault. If you are ambushed, only enough damage to get out safely is justified."

Do you get the point here?

I am much more of a inside fighter. I fight most effectively when I am standing on my Threat's toes. Breaking the glass is essential in just about every move I prefer. There are other people who prefer long range attacks, middle range attacks, fists, hammer hands, palms, elbows, etc.

A truly well rounded fighters knows their body. A truly well rounded fighter knows their ability. He (or she) has the vision to know how to do "A Perfect Move" from all ranges, positions, and situations. This is the essence of a martial arts master.

Have you run through in your head all the different ranges and positions the are possible? Have you tangled with different types of people with different types of abilities? Does your fear of getting hurt, tired, or made to look silly keep you from practicing skills that will save your life? Time to defeat "The Bashful Monkey" and move on to keeping your ass alive.

Develop the perfect move. Develop the strength, speed, and stamina to do the perfect move over and over again.