Principles of the
Martial Arts
Effortless Movement
Principles of the Martial Arts is a study of effective structure and movement for all the arts. It provides an understanding of structure, balance, and timing to counter strength and speed. Not only does it teach how to perform techniques effectively,
but it also forms a path to unlimited techniques and guides the reader toward soft and effortless movement.
Center
Breath
Alignment
Base
Triangles
Lines Structure
90 Degrees
Octagon
Attacking
Balance Punching
Seven/Ten
Blocking
Creative Blocking
Touch Vision
Timing
Escaping
Redirection
Joint Manipulation Preparatory
Throwing
Walking Manipulation
Move Twice Entry
Layered Hitting
Skeletal Freezing
Four-Wall Caging / Reverse Caging
Strategy