Startle/Flinch
the survival reflex
zooms the hands up
into harms way
protecting vital targets
quicker than you can say
oh shit!
repeated exposure
to a stressor
inoculates you
you still startle/flinch
yet less visibly so
out of sight even
your insides might quiver
while you look around
hoping no one saw you
jump
a highly reliable
reflex and survival tool
evenmoreso if
we can functionalize it
learn to refine it
into a geometric
arm & body wedge
that we can thrust out
like a S.P.E.A.R.
(spontaneous protection enabling accelerated response)
we should learn how to
functionalize this reflex response
so that it has
protective
AND
tactical/offensive capabilities
basic anatomy:
extensors are stronger than flexors
use them to defeat the clinch
and other incoming
forces
as you startle/flinch
shoot out/extend the arms
elbow angle ALWAYS
greater than 90 degrees
aim towards the incoming threat
for maximum non-collapsibility
control and vector deflection
impact with the ulnar aspect of the forearm
for maximum energy transfer
to target
stance is like a
get set-ready-go sprint/squat
arms extended out
taking aim
one hand close to cheek
one hand extended out
"the spear
is a bridge
to all your other
techniques"
even hauling A away from
the confrontation
(the flight part of the equation)
will be easier once you've
survived the initial ambush
with the unexpected
*Poetic disclaimer etc. All misunderstandings and ommissions are mine. Alex
