The Moh Kempo Quiz
To all, I have started a quiz on another thread about mixed martial arts tonight. And I figured, if it works there, then it’ll work here with a little adjustment. Each night I’m going to either ask a question or answer one. Here is tonight’s question (an easy one to start). What is the Mo/Moo definition of a stance? Regards, MrE2Me2

To all, Here is the definition of a stance according to Moh/Moo. “Stances should be firm enough to withstand an attack yet relaxed enough to allow movement to any other position. Stances are designed to amount to a fluid movement of withdrawal or attack. In essence stances are pauses within a movement.” Here is tonight’s quiz on Moh. Define, as much as you can, what a committed move is. Regards, MrE2Me2 Without prejudice E&OE

committed move is (1) example flying kicks

Hello Sifu Sblano, Yes! Flying kicks are a perfect example of a committed move. Here is my answer to last night’s quiz answer on Moh. A committed move is. “A committed move is one in which the mover must finish moving before he or she can do anything else. For instance; a kick done full power and speed must either be finished or consciously pulled. A bad committed move would be a rhythmic jumping up and down that can be timed and taken advantage of. Breathing and blinking are committed moves that may be taken advantage of, with enough training.” And here is tonight’s Moh Kempo Quiz question. Define as much as you can, position play. Regards, MrE2Me2 Without prejudice E&OE

To all, Here is my definition of “Position Play” Position play is the relative positions that you and your opponent are in when engaging in combat. For example: a man in a left forward bow facing off against a woman in a right leading horse. Good position play is left against left or right against right. This is so called because the relative ease with which one can close effectively with an opponent. Both offense and defense are effective and things flow well. Movement is easy and useful. You do not clash and bash at each other as easily as with bad position play. Bad position play would be left against right or right against left. This is called bad because there is a tendency to clash as you attack. Another way to look at it is a standard boxer going against a southpaw. Timing and distance get messed up easily, as do targeting and defense. Even movement can become muddled without serious practice. For tomorrow: How do you define open and closed techniques? Regards, MrE2Me2

To all, Tonight I’m talking about “Open and Closed techniques”. I have given a drill on the “What is your Favorite “ thread. An open technique is a kick, step, block or punch that leaves one open. This of course, begs the question, what is “Open” It is that position relative to my opponent that leaves my front fully exposed. A closed technique is one which leaves my side or rear fully exposed to my opponent. That is why it is always important to be careful when circling to your opponent’s closed side. He or she may suddenly lash out with a spinning back kick or spinning backhand. For example: If I’m punching with my left hand and I’m blocked to my left, then I’m open-ed up. How about someone give me an example of when left against left would leave me closed off and why that’s a good thing? Hint: It’s one of the throws. Regards, MrE2Me2 Without prejudice E&OE

To all, Also tonight, here is a quiz is on what is commonly referred to as the rear naked choke. What are the two primary targets of this maneuver? What is the single most important thing to do when this attack is applied to you? Why is lowering the hips vital to many counter attacks the defender may launch? What two main targets are usually attacked by the defender when countering this choke? Regards, MrE2Me2 Without prejudice E&OE

To all, I have decided to ask a bunch of questions (all of which I have an answer for). But I am not going to post my answers until some else shows some interest. I post lots and I’d like to see others post regularly. They don’t have to be long posts but a regular contribution would be appreciated. But enough of that! Tonight’s quiz: Tonight’s quiz is asking about groin defenses. All too often, attacks to the groin are met with an indignant look and a fetal position. Or combatants use cups to protect themselves. In my experience, defenses against attacks to the groin fall (loosely) into five different tactics. For instance; striking before the attacker can strike would be one tactic. Can you name at least one other tactic for groin defense? Kicks to the groin usually follow one of two trajectories. What are they? Why is a kneeling downward block likely to work? Or for that matter, a kneeling single or double back knuckle drop? And how does a bending forward downward block leave you open (to which follow-up)? What target is exposed when you bend forward? Regards, MrE2Me2 Without prejudice E&OE

Defend the groin
If it is a kick, usually we us kick to defend a kick, or by side stepping the attack. From my karate days we used to use a low block, but I'm finding that from wing chun it is far more effective to use the wing chun front kick to defend a front slap, or front thrust kick because I can alway protect my center line without having to drop my guard hands to block. Side kicks and round house is different; the best defense is to either step forward and to the side so that the kick is out of its power range and either a crane hook trap and push to get the opponent off balance. Proper fighting stance is crucial to make it difficult for the strike to get that region.

Hello Pak Sau, I appreciate the response. From what you have posted I’d say that you are able to employ several tactics. 1. Block and counter (from your karate days). 2. As well you can use a kick to defend against a kick. (Although I am unclear as to whether you are kicking the attacking leg or the attacker’s torso.) 3. And then you talk of evasion and counter. Regards, MrE2Me2

A little clarification on the kick to block groin kick. You are stopping the kick/leg by using your leg. The wing chun front kick sort of arcs from a fight stance and is a cross between a trust and slap where the ball of the foot is employed. The handy thing about this front kick is that covers your lower centre line, and allows your guard hands to cover top portion of your centre line allowing for defense and offense without leaving one side of your body exposed as what would happen if you dropped your arm to block a low kick. something like this. gotta love youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JP3N3DFpYZc

Hello Pak Sau, Yep! I definitely love “youtube”. Thanks for the clarification and I do get it. Go here for my favorite two man drills. http://templekungforum.14.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?p=2596#2596 Regards, MrE2Me2

To all, Here is Tonight’s Moh Kempo Quiz: 1. Name Canada’s First Female Black Belt. 2. There are two distinct methods of executing a side kick, name them. 3. What is a “False Opening”? 4. What are the three main defensive zones of the human body (according to Moh)? Regards, MrE2Me2 p.s, Remember, the winner gets one weeks worth of discount meals at “Bob’s Chew and Choke”! On the other hand, second place gets two weeks worth.

To all, I watch a lot of M.M.A matches. One of the prime targets for their kicks is the outside of the lead thigh. The weapon is a “cut” kick. This is a sloppy roundhouse that will spin the attacker completely around if he misses. How do you defend against this attack if you are in a forward bow? And how do you counter attack? Regards, MrE2Me2

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