Details of an Attack

By Charles "Superstud" Borowicz

I. THOUGHT

A. Understanding your opponent

1. Rhythm
2. Cadence
3. Speed
4. Technique

B. Timing your opponent

C. Correct assessment of openings during...

1. Rhythm
2. Footwork
3. Defense
4. Attack

II. ATTACK

1. Commit yourself to one of the five ways of attack

A. SAA
B. ABC
C. PIA
D. ABD
E. IA

2. Close the distance

A. Feint and progress
B. Change line (in order to be safe to progress)

1. Sidestep and enter
2. Offset center line

C. Follow in opponents returning attack

D. Draw opponent in to your distance

3. Entering

A. On an unprotected line

1. During a committed attack
2. On an opening line

a. During the extension of a limb
b. On the retraction of a limb

B. Feint

1. To open line of attack
2. To cover up another attack

C. Change line of attack

D. Sudden alteration in angle of entry

E. Attack a limb

1. To open a line of attack
2. To obtain a hold for a lock, take down or throw
3. To destroy

III. FOLLOW-UP

A. Continue attack
1. Alter angle of entry
2. On an exposed line

a. During committed attack
b. Because of an extending limb
c. Because of a contracting limb

3. Attack a limb
a. In order to open a line of attack
b. In order to obtain a hold for a lock, throw or takedown

B. Set up for a finish
1. Hit and continue hitting
2. Close distance tight
3. Attempt to clinch
4. Takedown

IV. FINISH

1. By combination of strikes
A. Kicks and punches
B. Knees, elbows and headbutts

2. By Grappling
A. Joint lock
B. Joint break
C. Choke
D. Slam into things
1. Throw
2. Control and slam

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