Reversing Dragons
Reversing Dragons Breakdown
This technique emphasizes complementary rotation as a deceptive tool, using rising and falling motions (like a dragon) and incorporating in-air C-stepping for advanced movement.
1. Bait and Initial Attack:
Principles of Motion:
Deception: The lowered hand and stance create a false opening, manipulating the opponent's expectations.
Complementary Rotation: The body rotates from top to bottom, generating power for the palm press.
2. Palm Press and Reversing Crescent Kick:
Principles of Motion:
Force and Acceleration: The palm press uses body rotation to generate force. The crescent kick utilizes leg rotation and momentum for impact.
Kinetic Chain: The power flows from the core through the leg to the foot for the kick.
3. C-Step and Follow-up (Hard Style):
Principles of Motion:
Momentum: The C-step uses the rebound from the kick to generate momentum for the follow-up strikes.
Balance and Stability: The fighting horse stance provides a stable base for the strikes.
4. C-Step and Follow-up (Soft Style):
Principles of Motion:
Continuity of Motion: The flowing movements maintain momentum and speed.
In-Air C-Step: This advanced movement requires precise timing, balance, and coordination. It maximizes reach and power.
Leverage: The elbow frame and hook create leverage for the final takedown.
Rotation: Body rotation is crucial for generating power in all strikes, especially the back fist, hook, and knees.
5. Final Takedown:
Principles of Motion:
Leverage: The armpit control and the dragon step create leverage for the takedown.
Balance and Stability: The dragon step repositions the attacker for optimal control.
Overall Technique Analysis:
Point of Contact: The primary points of contact throughout the technique include the palm heel(s) during the initial press, the foot during the reversing crescent kick, the soft hand back fist, hook, knee strikes, and the final contact during the takedown. The baiting hand also makes brief contact, but is not the primary focus.
Point of Control: The control points shift throughout the technique. Initially, it's about controlling the opponent's perception with the baiting hand. Then, control shifts to the palm press and kick, disrupting the opponent's balance and attack. The C-steps and follow-up strikes maintain control, culminating in the armpit control and dragon step for the final takedown.
Point of Escape: The "escape" for the attacker is the successful completion of the takedown and the establishment of a dominant position. For the defender, the "escape" would be avoiding the strikes and takedown, which is what this technique is designed to prevent.
Key Principles of Motion Throughout:
Complementary Rotation: Used both for power generation and deception.
Kinetic Chain: Efficient transfer of power through the body.
Momentum: Utilizing existing momentum to enhance subsequent movements.
Balance and Stability: Maintaining balance while moving and striking.
Deception: Misdirection and manipulation of the opponent's expectations.
In-Air C-Stepping: An advanced technique requiring significant coordination and control.