Post by Sensei Justice on Dec 29, 2006 14:49:04 GMT -5
13. Make adjustments according to your opponent
This rule of the Niju Kun is so simple we often forget about it. No two people are alike and some people despite their simulators are very different. You must be able to adjust and take advantage of what that person gives you.
For example we often think that Big people are strong and small people are weak. This is not true. I only have to look at people in our class for that example. I am about 6'1 330lbs one of friends is about 5'6 160lbs and he can Bench press twice as much as I can. However I am more flexible that him. Funny how that works at times but the point is you must realize the situation.
Sometimes the move that is not your favorite or best move may cause your attacker more problems thus it needs to be used more. This is why we train many types of strikes, kicks and ex capes. IMO its better to have a move at your disposal and never use it than never train it and find yourself needing it one day.
There are always things to keep in mind like does he or she favor one side, Do they seem to be covering up an injury, How are they dressed where are they standing, Whats around us, Where is the light source, Do they have a weapon, How old are they, Where am I and so on. All are adjustments you must make at a split second to protect and defend yourself in an attack.
There is an old baseball saying that goes, "Hit em where they ain't" This is a very good statement for this and the next Niju Kun. Make you adjustments to fit your opponent. I'm not saying take away from your best moves and tactics but you need to make them defend what they don't want to.
This rule of the Niju Kun is so simple we often forget about it. No two people are alike and some people despite their simulators are very different. You must be able to adjust and take advantage of what that person gives you.
For example we often think that Big people are strong and small people are weak. This is not true. I only have to look at people in our class for that example. I am about 6'1 330lbs one of friends is about 5'6 160lbs and he can Bench press twice as much as I can. However I am more flexible that him. Funny how that works at times but the point is you must realize the situation.
Sometimes the move that is not your favorite or best move may cause your attacker more problems thus it needs to be used more. This is why we train many types of strikes, kicks and ex capes. IMO its better to have a move at your disposal and never use it than never train it and find yourself needing it one day.
There are always things to keep in mind like does he or she favor one side, Do they seem to be covering up an injury, How are they dressed where are they standing, Whats around us, Where is the light source, Do they have a weapon, How old are they, Where am I and so on. All are adjustments you must make at a split second to protect and defend yourself in an attack.
There is an old baseball saying that goes, "Hit em where they ain't" This is a very good statement for this and the next Niju Kun. Make you adjustments to fit your opponent. I'm not saying take away from your best moves and tactics but you need to make them defend what they don't want to.