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Two men in black and white gis practice martial arts in a studio, one kicking the other's arm.

Two men in black and white gis practice martial arts in a studio, one kicking the other's arm.

Buckling Branch. The Kenpo Student 1 in black Gi, on the left side of image stands in a left lead fighting stance facing the student 2 on the right side of image with a leg and a half distance between them (Controlling the Gap) the student. The student 2 in white Gi on the right side of the image who is standing in a right lead fighting stance. The feet of the two students are in line with each other. Student 2 on right side of image left rear foot is in line with student 1 on the left side of image right rear foot. The student on the left side of the image is using the matador concept to create a left cross step through kick to his left ribs which is the closest target (Target of Availability) As the Student 2 on the right side of image now steps through with the left rear cross straight kick to student 1 left ribs. Student 1 steps to his right to get out of the (Line of Attack) as he uses a left downward outward block to deflect the left kick to (Path of Travel) to student 1 left. See more