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Emphasize the Angles

Use angular movement in your footwork to evade and parry incoming strikes and retaliate from a position against which your opponent is unable to defend. Also, hit different areas of your opponent by aiming at high and low targets on the left and right sides. With combination attacks and angular movement, you will be able to: (1) expose different areas of the body to hit, (2) move in and out of ranges, and (3) compound the purpose of your movement with confusing your opponent (e.g., slipping to the outside of an opponent’s punch).

This photo shows an example of slipping on the outside of an opponent’s punch. A very subtle but effective approach to fighting is to use angular movement. Whether you are moving forward, side-to-side, or retreating, be conscious of your diagonal movements, as well. Diagonal movements allow you to slip punches and to sneak in punches when your opponent is pressing forward. You can either step in diagonal directions or simply move your upper body in diagonal directions to defend or attack.