Base/Bottom Of The Box
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The Bottom or Base of the Basic Box is introduced within the third student programme via the Universal Low Blocks concept. This covers all manner of strikes entering at the extreme low edges of Zones Three and Four, such as strikes to the knees or shins.
The movements necessary for completing the Base of the Box have already been introduced in the first two programmes via the double-stick Sinawali exercises, so it is a simple matter to teach a student to apply these movements against low attacks. The most common defence is simply to strike the incoming attack down into the ground using a dropping of the bodyweight, however other effective possibilities exist depending on the tactical needs of the encounter.
Like the Roof/Top of the Box, the Base is also able to adapt to ambiguous & tricky incoming angles of attack via the Floating Box concept.
Unlike the other components, it is extremely unusual for the Base of the Box to be performed with two weapons, as one should easily be adequate when coupled with movement, plus the second weapon is usually loaded for a strike of it's own, taking advantage of the opponent's low vulnerable position. However a student should ideally be able to deploy the Base effectively with either hand at will.
Learn more about the other components of the Basic Box below;
- More about the roof/top of the box
- More about the left side of the box
- More about the right side of the box
- More about the corners of the box, also known as the Areas Of Doubt
The Base of the Box is used in conjunction with the other components and the five striking zones as part of the entire Basic Box Theory. You can read more about this in other areas of this site.
