origami_itto wrote:marvin8 wrote:origami_itto wrote:I'm talking about a particular concept. Freedom of movement while applying constant pressure. If we want to abstract it out into contactless scenarios sure why but but I think wrapping our head around the contact based application of the principle is task enough for the immediate discussion.
That's what I thought you were talking about. I believe push/pull is a better description than constant pressure. There are times when you press, other times when you lead the opponent into emptiness..
Pushing and pulling are different things what I'm talking about is getting to a place where you can pull or push more effectively without indicating you are doing that.
There's a wrestling drill where you go from a clinch to a takedown by loosening up and flowing around your opponents arms to get to their body.
It works because you're still giving the same pressure,or even pulling back a little. While moving in.
Constant pressure doesn't mean a lot of pressure. Just consistent pressure.
Consider this idea along with the stories of the thread test.
These may be closer to your description. A push can be a strike. The push/pull principle is found in striking too.
At 3:11, “Step, jam and push/pull at the same time.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi5Kg5tpDS87T=3M11S
marvin8 wrote:Christian pushes, sticks, follows and finishes with arm drag in the direction of opponent's resistance:
... Christian (he) pushes his opponent while remaining relaxed. The second time, he feints a push. This lures the opponent to bend over and push both hands forward, a common response. Borrowing the opponent's forward momentum, Christian simply pulls opponent down and goes behind him.