THE RAT SYNTHESIS FIGHTING & LIFE MASTERY SYSTEM

Pressure Strikes

  • THE RAT SYNTHESIS™ BATTLE PLAN: HOW REAL VIOLENCE UNFOLDS AND HOW TO END IT.

    “The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.” – Sun Tzu

    Violent encounters can be analyzed many ways depending on context, environment, and intent. For tactical decision-making, however, the most useful approach is to observe behavioral patterns that appear at the moment violence becomes possible.

    When a confrontation becomes mutual and visible, individuals consistently fall into three primary engagement behaviors:

    Jammer. Blocker. Runner.

    What follows are statistically reasonable ranges drawn from law-enforcement observations, self-defense case studies, and combat analysis. These numbers are not predictions, but training priorities—guidelines for how often each problem appears in the real world.

    1. The Jammer — Sudden Forward Pressure

    The Jammer attempts to overwhelm immediately.

    This includes:

    • Explosive forward rushes
    • Tackle or clinch attempts
    • Wild or committed forward strikes
    • Sucker punches followed by rapid closure

    Observed frequency

    Across street assault reviews, police reports, and self-defense case analysis, sudden forward-driving aggression accounts for approximately:

    20–35% of real-world violent encounters

    Context matters:

    • This behavior is more common in criminal assault and robbery scenarios
    • It appears less often in socially mediated or ego-driven confrontations
    • Many jammer-style assaults end the encounter quickly and never develop into prolonged exchanges

    Success depends on immediate interception, angulation, and structural disruption.

    2. The Blocker — Positional Control, Trapping, and Destruction

    The Blocker maintains position and structure.

    This opponent:

    • Squares up and holds ground
    • Maintains posture, guard, or framing
    • Controls range and waits for commitment
    • Attempts to shut down forward pressure through structure rather than speed

    Blockers are common in mutual confrontations where both parties recognize escalation and test each other before committing.

    Observed frequency

    In incidents involving mutual awareness, posturing, and gradual escalation—such as bar fights, road rage encounters, and one-on-one altercations—blocker behavior appears in approximately:

    40–55% of mutual encounters

    Tactical approach against the Blocker

    Against a blocker, the objective is not force-on-force collision.

    It is systematic breakdown.

    You maintain:

    • Trapping to occupy and clear the hands
    • Destruction (gunting and limb damage) to degrade structure
    • Eye jabs to disrupt vision, posture, and intent
    • Low-line kicks to the groin, knees, and base to erode balance

    3. The Runner — Distance, Evasion, and Opportunism

    The Runner avoids direct commitment.

    This individual may:

    • Circle or retreat
    • Use footwork and space
    • Bait reactions
    • Counter selectively or disengage entirely

    Observed frequency

    Runner behavior appears in approximately:

    15–30% of violent confrontations

    Contextual factors:

    • More common when confidence is uneven
    • More frequent with fear, intoxication, or uncertainty
    • Less common in highly trained or dominance-driven attackers

    Runners are not passive. They rely on timing and opponent error. Uncontrolled pursuit often creates openings for counters, weapons, or environmental hazards.

    Against a Runner, the goal is to remove mobility.
    Pursue them attacking the legs with low-line kicks, and force imbalance. When retreat turns into loss of structure, enter, grab, strike, and sweep, placing the attacker in a position where escape and continued fighting are no longer possible.

    NOTE: one type of fighter can morph into another type of fighter as the fight continues. Their footwork is what determines the type of fighter.

    From Recognition to Resolution: Pressure, Termination, Escape

    Regardless of the opponent type—Jammer, Blocker, or Runner—the objective remains the same:

    Create pain. Create imbalance. End the threat. Leave.

    Once the appropriate tactics for each behavior have landed and pain or disruption has been established, the encounter transitions into its final phases.

    Pressure

    You move forward with a straight blast—not as a flurry, but as forward pressure. This drives the attacker backward, collapses their base, and denies them the ability to reset or re-engage strategically.
    The boxing combination—hooks, crosses, uppercuts, inevitability.
    The kung fu sequence—angles, whips, spirals, and snapping power.

    Termination

    As balance and structure deteriorate, pressure is converted into termination tools:

    • Headbutts
    • Knees
    • Elbows

    These strikes exploit the attacker’s compromised posture and force them into retreating positions they cannot easily fight their way out of. As they move backward, they are being hit continuously, overwhelmed both physically and neurologically.

    The goal here is not exchange—it is decisive shutdown.

    Finish (If Required)

    If the attacker remains a threat, additional strikes may be applied, followed by a finishing technique appropriate to the moment, environment, and legal context.

    Escape

    Once the threat is neutralized, disengage immediately.

    Create distance.
    Scan for additional attackers.
    Watch for buddies, weapons, or environmental dangers.

    Survival does not end with dominance—it ends with safe withdrawal.

    Why This Model Works

    This framework focuses on observable human behavior under stress and a clear progression from recognition to resolution.

    People under threat tend to:

    • Crash forward
    • Hold ground
    • Or disengage and bait

    Once disrupted, they retreat.

    And retreat, when pressured correctly, becomes collapse.

    Closing Insight

    Violence does not begin with strikes.

    It begins with movement choices.

    Those choices reveal intent.
    Pressure reveals weakness.
    Termination ends resistance.

    And escape—done with awareness—ensures you go home.

    • This model draws from long-standing combat observations shared across multiple self-defense systems and instructors.

    Now watch the video below, where I break down how to handle each of the three fighter types:

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  • RAT SYNTHESIS: THE ART OF RELENTLESS OFFENSE!

    The best defense is a good offense.

    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.

    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:

    1. Eye Jab
    2. Ear Slap
    3. Carotid Stun
    4. Groin Kick
    5. (If life or death) Throat Strike (Leopard Fist)
    6. Thai Kick to Thigh (inside or outside)
    7. Front Kick (Target: Groin, Shins, Thighs, or Under the Knee Cap)
    8. 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:

    1. Jab → Jab (Repeated Jabs 2,3,4+)
      Establishes control, range, and rhythm. Punches in bunches prevent counter.
    2. Jab → Cross
      Basic but fundamental combination.
    3. Jab → Cross (Repeatedly)
      Applies pressure and overwhelms the opponent.
    4. Jab → Jab → Cross
      Adds second jab for deception before cross.
    5. Jab → Jab → Uppercut
      Sets up the uppercut after jabs to break through guard.
    6. Double Blinding Jab → Overhand
      Distracts with jab before landing powerful overhand.
    7. Hook → Hook
      Basic but effective for generating power at close range.
    8. 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):

    1. Lead Hook → Cross / Overhand / Uppercut
      Hook sets up powerful follow-up strike.
    2. Rear Hook → Jab
      Reverse rhythm, forces awkward defense.
    3. Low Hook → Uppercut (Same Hand)
      Short-range power, body to chin (Low → High).
    4. Uppercut → Low Hook (Same Hand)
      Reverse of previous, chin to body (High → Low).
    5. Hook Body (One Side) → Hook Body (Other Side) → Uppercut Middle
      Works both sides, finishes up the center line.

    Up & Down Shots (Vertical Patterns):

    1. 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.

    1. If the opponent moves back out of range to avoid being trapped, use counters for runners, see below.
    2. If the opponent sidesteps and hook punches, outside block and eye jab.
    3. 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

    1. Opponent raises front hand: Trap to neutralize guard. Or use a front kick to the groin.
    2. Opponent attempts double-leg takedown: Use Pa Gua tactics; if taken down, apply RAT counter-grappling.
    3. Opponent plants rear leg or leans back: Target their lead thigh with a Thai Kick.
    4. Opponent backs up into a square stance: Execute a front kick to the groin.
    5. Opponent pushes you away: Counter with an arm wrench.
    6. Opponent retreats and attempts a kick: Intercept or destroy their attack.
    7. 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.

    Aum is the cosmic vibration of creation and divine consciousness.

    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.

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