Assuming you cannot avoid or evade...The answer to just about any empty hand attack is to:
1). Block Then Hit ( after )
2). Block And Hit ( during)
3. Hit Then Block ( before or intercept )
We always prefer #3 but will take #2 if need be. Number 1 causes us great concern because we are REACTING to our opponent's weapons and energy which. Reacting almost always puts us at a disadvantage for the first 3 seconds of a violent encounter. However, if that is our fate we must quicky REACT with what I call SSvA...Speed, Surprise and violence of Action so we can put ourselves in a position of escape.
You must answer the attack with such overwhelming SSvA that your opponent is left whithering is a corner not knowing what just happened. If you do not act with over whelming force you run the risk of continuing to spend precious time REACTING to grabs, strikes, holds...ETC. Several minutes of REACTING causes us to become Fatigued, Scared and in many cases Paralyzed with Fear.
So practice The R.A.T. to get comfortable with using pressure, practice your basic hand and foot tools so you can better execute The R.A.T. But most of all work on being aware of your surroundings with becoming paranoid...and of course continue training in the art of your choice and add some P.F.S. To the mix.
Enjoy The Day,
BK
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