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| DLR MA shares a lot of its principals with other arts. Those who study Kali, Gung-fu and Kickboxing will see a lot of things taken directly from them. It has borrowed a lot things from other arts such as footwork from both fencing and boxing, grappling from Judo and so on, but has a lot of unique perspectives of its own. DLR MA also emphasizes being physically fit, but most of all, the number one rule of DLR MA is to use whatever works best. ECONOMY OF MOTION Means that you use no wasted movement. You should make only the motions that are effective and necessary. Do not over extend, or follow through to far after a punch. It will leave you open. If you are able to retract quicker you can attack again quicker, or be ready to defend. CENTER LINE THEORY The center line refers to an imaginary line running down the center of ones body. The idea is to exploit, control and dominate your opponent's centerline. All attacks, defenses and footwork are designed to preserve your own center line and open your opponent's. Three basic rules are: � The one who controls the center line will control the fight. � Protect and maintain your own centerline while you control and exploit your opponent's. � Control the center line by occupying it. THEORY OF FACING The idea is to always face your opponent's center line. This does not mean that you have to be facing face to face. If you use some footwork or maybe trapping hands, you may end up facing his right or left side, or even better his back. Now you are facing your opponent's central line, but he is not facing yours! IMMOVABLE ELBOW THEORY This is the idea that you WILL NOT compromise the space between your arms and your body when somebody is pressing an attack. If they successfully pin your arms against you then you have lost a lot of options. So when in trapping always keep about six inches between your elbow and your body and never let it collapse. YOUR OPPONENT DICTATES YOUR ACTIONS Not all the time. But, don't go into a situation thinking, "I'm gonna do this, and then this, and finish him with this.", because it will never happen right. Respond to what your opponent does. If he keeps moving in, either move back, change your line of attack (e.g. sidestepping) or stop him in his tracks but it will be different each time. DON'T PLAY NICE A lot of arts say no hitting the groin or throat because it hurts, or there is a potential for injury. DLR MA is not a sport. IF you NEED to use it, use it, and don't hold back, especially if you find yourself in a dangerous situation. HOWEVER, in training always respect your partner and wear the appropriate equipment. BE SIMPLE It's great to know a lot of techniques that are difficult or to know many that flow together, because you never know when you will need them. BUT, it is always best to use simple techniques and the lesser the number of techniques the better. Why dance around and tire yourself out just to look good, when a few simple jabs will do? BE HEALTHY Exercise and eat right. You know the drill. Just be healthy and happy, it will improve more than just your martial arts! -Dino L. Rivera |
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