The best defense is a good offense.
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INTRODUCTION.
Most traditional martial arts overemphasize defense, neglecting the development of a powerful offense. But what happens when a loved one is accosted on the street? In that moment, you’re not playing the block-counter game or engaging in a push-hands drill. You need a no-nonsense game plan to close the distance, ASSAULT and dominate—fast, fierce, and decisive.
And why wait for them to throw the first punch? If it’s going down, your best move might be to strike first. In warfare and combat strategy, striking first often secures the advantage by disrupting the enemy’s plans, seizing the initiative, and instilling psychological dominance.
While MMA offers a solid offensive approach, it’s designed for sport—not the high-stakes, life-or-death realities of the street. After years of blood, sweat, tears, and relentless investigation, I’ve pieced together a game-changing offensive strategy.
This is comprehensive knowledge that isn’t found anywhere else. You might find some pieces of the puzzle scattered around, but you won’t find the completed picture. This article is my gift to you.
THE WAY OF STRATEGY
“Using No Way as Way, Having No Limitation as Limitation, utilizing all ways and being bound by none.” – Bruce Lee
Mushin no shin (無心の心) mindset. Pure awareness. Wide angle vision.
When still, we are relaxed yet ready.
When attacking, we use intense explosive motion to overwhelm our opponent and throw them off balance.
“When you decide to attack, keep calm and dash in quickly, forestalling the enemy…attack with a feeling of constantly crushing the enemy, from first to last.”
― Miyamoto Musashi
BATTLE PLAN: PAIN-PRESSURE-TERMINATE-FOLLOW UP-FINISH!
Pain: Strike a vital point.
Pressure: Straight Blast.
Terminate: Headbutt, knees, and elbows.
Follow up: See ABC below
Finish: See ABC below
The RAT Synthesis battle plan is built upon the foundations of Bruce Lee’s fighting system, enhanced with Denis Decker’s Gung Fu and kickboxing techniques inspired by the devastating power of Mike Tyson. The offensive strategy is derived from the Joe Lewis Fighting System, which Lewis developed based on strategies he learned from Bruce Lee.
At its core, it draws from the Rapid Assault Tactics (RAT) system, developed by Sigung Paul Vunak, combining explosive offense with unparalleled strategic precision. This is the synthesis of battle-tested strategies from some of the most legendary street fighters in history.
THE FIVE WAYS OF ATTACK!
When creating pain, we may face obstacles placed by the opponent in our path. The five ways of attack offer proven methods to overcome these barriers and successfully land the strike.
1. DIRECT ATTACK AND SINGLE ANGULAR ATTACK
Direct Attack and Single Angular Attack are not included here, as they are fundamental and already ingrained in our training. They require no further detailed instruction.
2. ATTACK BY COMBINATION (ABC)
“Punches in bunches” – Boxing Maxim
Involves combining two or more techniques to overwhelm opponents.
CREATE PAIN – Strike a vital point. Pain neutralizes size and skill differences and gives you the initiative.
“The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means.” – Miyamoto Musashi
Initiate with one of these techniques:
- Eye Jab
- Ear Slap
- Carotid Stun
- Groin Kick
- (If life or death) Throat Strike (Leopard Fist)
- Thai Kick to Thigh (inside or outside)
- Front Kick (Target: Groin, Shins, Thighs, or Under the Knee Cap)
- Sidekick (Target: lead leg or groin)
PRESSURE
- Straight Blast (traditional)
- Blast Combinations (non-traditional)
- Use Palms, Leopard Fist, Phoenix Eye Fist, Black Feather, and Golden Peacock Strikes.
TERMINATE
- Double Thumb Eye Gouge
- Headbutt
- Knees
- Elbows
- Double palms / Double Chops
FOLLOW-UP
- Powerful boxing punches inspired by Mike Tyson
- Devastating PaGua palm strikes
- Chops to the throat and neck
- Ridge Hand Strikes (throat and back of the neck)
- Doubles
- Palm strikes to the side of the head
FINISH
- Push them away
- Push them away, then kick
- White Snake Spits Out Tongue (Tai Chi)
- Chin Lift and Rear Takedown
- Rear Strangle
- Arm Bar
Direct Entries
- Eye Jab
- Sidekick → Eye Jab
- Sidekick → Leopard Strike (Throat) (If life or death)
- Sidekick → Ear Slap
- Sidekick → Carotid Stun
- Groin Kick
- Front Kick (groin) → Rear Thai Kick
- Oblique Kick
- Front Heel Kick
- Low Kick (Adjust if they raise their knee)
- Low Sidekick → Eye Jab → Blast: Disrupt balance, impair vision, and apply relentless pressure.
- Fencing with the Feet: Rapid low line kicks create pain, control range, then trap and hit vital points.
- Low Front Kick → Eye Jab → Blast: Collapse their stance and blind their vision.
- Lead Front Kick to lead leg→ Rear Front Kick (Groin) → Eye Jab → Blast: Systematically break their base and overwhelm them.
- Ear Slap Entry: Instant stun and disorientation.
- Carotid Stun: Outside Chop. Inside Chop. Overload their nervous system.
- Leopard Fist to Eye & Throat: Two devastating high-value targets. (If life or death)
- Phoenix Eye Fist to Eye & Throat: Piercing strike for maximum damage.
- Oblique Kick Entry: Disrupt forward movement and create attack openings.
Three Offensive Patterns
A) Long-Range Attack Pattern (Combination Attack)
- Use low-line leg kicks to close the gap.
- Low Sidekick to kneecap (forces opponent to lower their hands).
- Front Kick to Groin.
- Kicks to Thighs, Shins.
- Eye Jab.
- Punch to Groin.
- Ear Slap.
- Chops to Carotid Sinus.
- (If life or death) Chop to Throat or Leopard Fist Strike.
- Enter with a Straight Blast → Headbutt → Knees → Elbows → Follow-ups.
B) Immobilization Attack
- Low-Line Leg Kicks to close the gap.
- Trap both hands.
- Eye Jab → Blast → Headbutt → Knees → Elbows → Follow-ups.
C) Close-Range Attack Combination
- Eye Jab → Straight Blast → Headbutt → Knees → Elbows → Follow-ups.
The following provides additional tools and strategies, enhancing our versatility:
RAT SYNTHESIS STREET BOXING
Key Strategy: ABC Pressure keeps them busy → ABC Set-ups split their guard → strikes vital points, straight blast, terminate, follow-up, and finish.
🔥 PRESSURE COMBINATIONS (ABC – Keep Them Busy & Occupied)
Purpose:
- Establish control, range, rhythm.
- Keep opponent defensive and reactive.
- Apply relentless pressure to open up defenses.
- Also, angling
Core Pressure Combos (ABC) – 8 Total:
- Jab → Jab (Repeated Jabs 2,3,4+)
Establishes control, range, and rhythm. Punches in bunches prevent counter.
- Jab → Cross
Basic but fundamental combination.
- Jab → Cross (Repeatedly)
Applies pressure and overwhelms the opponent.
- Jab → Jab → Cross
Adds second jab for deception before cross.
- Jab → Jab → Uppercut
Sets up the uppercut after jabs to break through guard.
- Double Blinding Jab → Overhand
Distracts with jab before landing powerful overhand.
- Hook → Hook
Basic but effective for generating power at close range.
- Jab → Jab → Angle Step → Low Hook to Back → Low Hook to Front
🌟 SET-UPS (Strategic Opening Creation – Split Their Guard)
Purpose:
- Use the cross pattern to create openings.
- Split the opponent’s defense horizontally and vertically.
- Lead directly to vital point strikes.
- 11 total combinations
Straight & Round Shots (Horizontal Patterns):
- Lead Hook → Cross / Overhand / Uppercut
Hook sets up powerful follow-up strike.
- Rear Hook → Jab
Reverse rhythm, forces awkward defense.
- Low Hook → Uppercut (Same Hand)
Short-range power, body to chin (Low → High).
- Uppercut → Low Hook (Same Hand)
Reverse of previous, chin to body (High → Low).
- Hook Body (One Side) → Hook Body (Other Side) → Uppercut Middle
Works both sides, finishes up the center line.
Up & Down Shots (Vertical Patterns):
- Low Hook → High Hook (Same Hand)
Changing levels to confuse defense (Low → High).
2. Blinding Jab → Low Cross
Change levels, high distraction to low attack (High → Low).
3. Low Jab → High Cross
Changes levels for deception (Low → High).
4. Low Jab → Overhand
Draws guard down before overhand power shot (Low → High).
5. Cross Twice to Body → Drop → Rear Overhand
Body attack leads to power headshot (Body → Head disruption).
6. High Hook → Low Hook (Same Hand)
Changing levels to break through defense (High → Low).
NOTE: A jab can be executed as a finger strike, targeting the eyes or throat, or adapted into a leopard fist or phoenix eye fist. The same applies to a cross. A hook can easily be converted into an ear slap. Additionally, a low jab to the groin can be delivered with a leopard fist, providing an extra inch or two of reach.
BAGUA POWER PALMS
(more to come)
3. ATTACK BY DRAWING (ABD)
“In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.” – Sun Tzu
Draws opponents into reactions or responses that you capitalize on using attacks, fakes, baits, or footwork.
Your front hand transforms into a probing whip that swiftly shifts direction—up, down, and sideways—to dynamically adapt to your opponent’s reactions and exploit any vulnerabilities in their defense. Likewise, your rear hand provides reinforcement as needed.
“Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object, and you shall find a way around or through it.” – Bruce Lee
- Cross Pattern: Vertical & Horizontal Movement.
- Low to High and High to Low Attacks.
- Side-to-Side Head Strikes: Disrupt guard rhythm.
- Eye Jab Outside → Disengage and move Inside → Cross Parries, Wedge → Throat/Solar Plexus/Groin. Traps.
- Eye Jab Outside → Jao Sao → Ear Slap → Trap.
- Low Groin Punch → Trap → High-Line Attack (Eye).
- Low Groin Punch → Trap → High-Line Attack (Ear).
- Ear Slap → Disengage Inside → Combination Strikes.
- Shoulder fake to low kick
- Hip fake to strike high
RAT Synthesis ABD integrates trapping for maximum efficiency.
4. IMMOBILIZATION ATTACK (IA) (TRAPPING)
Involves trapping or immobilizing opponents’ limbs or body parts to neutralize their defenses.
Also includes destructions.
- Cross Pattern: Vertical & Horizontal Movement.
- Eye Jab → Pak Sao/Lop Sao.
- Pak Sao → Stiff Response → Zone & Eye Jab.
- Pak Sao →Centerline parries, rear strike, trap and strike.
- Pak Sao / Lop Sao →Cross parries, wedge.
- Pak Sao / Lop Sao →Cross parries, lop sao and strike.
- Pak Sao / Lop Sao → Disengage to inside & Eye Jab.
- Pak Sao / Lop Sao → Jao Sao & Ear Slap.
- Pak Sao / Lop Sao → Jao Sao & Groin Slap.
- Tie him up: Criss-cross their arms with either a double pak or a double lop and eye jab or groin shot
- You can also criss cross their arms and then pak and hit
- Yank tying him up criss-cross
- Jut Sao and Double Jut sao and eye jab (Monkey)
- From Cross-Hand Position → Groin Strike → Trap → Jao Sao to Ear Slap → Trap.
- Punch to Groin Entry or Leopard Fist to groin for added distance.
- Strike Biceps
What If’s.
- If the opponent moves back out of range to avoid being trapped, use counters for runners, see below.
- If the opponent sidesteps and hook punches, outside block and eye jab.
- If the opponent shoots in and grapples to avoid being trapped, use the counter for grapplers, see below.
These three what if’s and their counters apply to each of the five ways of attack.
5. BROKEN RHYTHM
When you appreciate the power of nature, knowing the rhythm of any situation, you will be able to hit the enemy naturally and strike naturally – Miyamoto Musashi
Utilizes changes in speed, direction, or timing to disrupt opponents’ rhythm and create openings.
- U-Pattern Attacks.
- Eye Jab → Groin Strike (and vice versa): Sudden directional change.
- Ear Slap → Groin Strike (and vice versa): Sudden directional change.
- Leopard Fist to Throat → Groin Strike (and vice versa): Sudden directional change. (If life or death)
- Eye Jab (Fast) → Stop Midway → Slow Finish: Alters timing to disrupt defenses.
- Eye Jab (Slow) → Stop Midway → Fast Finish: Unexpected acceleration for devastating impact.
- Slow-Fast / Fast-Slow. Instead of moving in predictable beats (1-2-3), disrupt timing by changing speeds (e.g., slow approach, sudden burst forward). This makes it harder for them to counter. Example: Step forward subtly, pause for a fraction of a second, then explode in with a strike.
- DISENGAGEMENT AND DOUBLE DISENGAGEMENT: Example: Leopard fist strike throat, they block, disengage, other hand blocks, disengage again (double disengage) criss-cross their hands and thrust. You can also rear trap to reinforce the criss-cross.
SEVEN COUNTERS TO THE STRAIGHT BLAST—AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
- Opponent raises front hand: Trap to neutralize guard. Or use a front kick to the groin.
- Opponent attempts double-leg takedown: Use Pa Gua tactics; if taken down, apply RAT counter-grappling.
- Opponent plants rear leg or leans back: Target their lead thigh with a Thai Kick.
- Opponent backs up into a square stance: Execute a front kick to the groin.
- Opponent pushes you away: Counter with an arm wrench.
- Opponent retreats and attempts a kick: Intercept or destroy their attack.
- Opponent retreats and throws a hook punch or overhand punch: Simultaneously block and eye jab.
COUNTERS TO THE THREE TYPES OF FIGHTERS
All fighter types fall into these three categories and present unique obstacles to be overcome.
Recognize the three types of fighters by their footwork.
1. Against a Jammer (moves in aggressively, think Mike Tyson).
- Rotate center and take an angle (triangle).
- Sidestep and counter.
- Counter fight: move back, side-to-side, and counter. Think Muhammad Ali.
- Jam the jammer.
- If they shoot in (grappler), use a forearm across the neck with Bagua internals to prevent it. If you end up on the bottom, use RAT counter ground fighting.
2. Against a Blocker (just stands there holding position. May move slightly back).
Most martial artists are blockers.
- Use all five attack methods, especially ABD + IA.
- If penetration fails, destroy—attack arms using leopard, kick legs and groin to force an opening (IA).
3. Against a Runner (think Muhammad Ali).
Moves back out of range and/or side to side evasively.
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” – Muhammad Ali
Many martial artists also retreat and evade while blocking and countering.
- Pursue with relentless pressure using low-line kicks, sweeps, and takedowns.
- Grab and strike. Reverse fa jing (Bagua).
- If they counter while retreating, counter their counter. Intercept, destroy, simultaneous block and hit.
The Three Types of Fighters Extrapolate into Six Types of Fighters:
- Jammer (Haymakers/Straight Punches/Grapplers)
- Blocker
- Runner
- Kicker
Train relentlessly. Control the fight. End it decisively. Win.
via Imago. Mike Tyson and Arnold Schwarzenegger competing in chess
Martial arts is chess with muscles.
Disclaimer: the information contained on my videos and webpages and within its programs, forms, and documents, is purely for entertainment and informational purposes only. This post does not constitute legal advice.
