How to Use Angles of Attack in Modern Army Combatives
In Modern Army Combatives there are nine angles of attack that can be used in an offensive posture with handheld weapons. These angles allow the fighter to apply the maximum amount of force to their opponent with the least amount of effort, making for a devastating offense. Read on to learn how to use angles of attack in Modern Army Combatives.
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Instructions
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Start by understanding angle one and angle two. These are slashing, downward angles at your opponent's neck and head from the right and left, respectively.
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Follow an attack from the one or two angel with a horizontal slash to the hips or torso. An attack such as this from the right is an angle three attack, while from the left is an angle four attack.
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Stab or jab directly into the front of the attacker to perform an angle five attack.
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Swing your weapon up to the lower left or right side of your opponent's hips or lower torso in a diagonal motion across his body to attack along angles seven and eight.
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Attack straight up from the ground toward your opponent, directly to his groin for an attack along angle number nine.
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Think about where each swing leaves your weapon after it has struck your opponent. This will define where your next attack should come from.
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Tips & Warnings
Always keep your thumbs and fingers tucked to prevent an opponent from getting hold of one of these easy to break joints.
Multiple strikes should flow naturally and smoothly in Modern Army Combatives.
Use foam covers for poles and protective clothing while practicing with weapons in Modern Army Combatives.
Do not practice Modern Army Combatives without proper supervision.
