THE RAT SYNTHESIS FIGHTING & LIFE MASTERY SYSTEM

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  • BRUCE LEE’S EVOLUTIONARY GENIUS: FROM CONTACT TO INTERCEPTION, DESTRUCTION (NON-CONTACT), AND THE RAT SYNTHESIS METHOD

    Bruce Lee was more than just a movie star; he was nearly an undefeated street fighter, even in Hong Kong, the epicenter of Chinese Gung Fu. He also earned the respect of larger opponents, including Bob Wall, Bolo Yeung, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Also the karate Champions Joe Lewis and Chuck Norris whose fighting systems were influenced by Lee. These were not pushovers, but bona fide martial artists of exceptional skill.

    Bruce Lee’s Modified Wing Chun, the first system he taught in 1959, initially focused on aggressive Chi Sao, using contact to control and dominate opponents. This is “the way of the snake”, especially in internal gung fu. However, later in Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jeet Kune Do, he shifted towards interception (pain/non-contact), inspired by Western fencing, to neutralize attacks and impose his own techniques.

    After inducing pain, Lee would use the straight blast to destabilize the attacker’s base and prevent any counterattacks. This strategy disrupted all styles, including internal gung fu the “way of the snake,” showcasing Lee’s genius.

    The Way of Interception. Notice that the defender never fully enters a crossed-arms position, preventing the attacker from using the Way of the Snake—whether through Tai Chi push hands or other internal power techniques—to control the defender. This is the ‘non contact’ phase I have been speaking about. If the gloves were off, that lead jab would be an eye jab or throat strike. That angle on the sidekick? Just 15 pounds of pressure to break the leg. With just two techniques he dominates the fight, not 100’s of techniques. Follow up with a straight blast, headbutt, knees, elbows, and a coup de grâce if necessary. In RAT Synthesis we add the five ways of attack for offense, not just defense, and study how to defeat the three types of fighters. All fighters fall into these three categories.

    Recognizing that not all practitioners have Bruce Lee’s exceptional attributes, Dan Inosanto incorporated Kali destructions to enhance the system. In Rapid Assault Tactics (R.A.T.), both interception and destructions are key.

    RAT Synthesis starts with a foundation in interception, destruction, and the straight blast, planting internal seeds for further skill development. Interceptions and Destructions and a strong offense, utilizing the five ways of attack, creates pain and gains entry into the straight blast.

    In a street fight, the contact phase will probably not even come into play if you have a powerful defense based on interception and destruction, strong offense, and a strong straight blast. However, the contact phase is still included in RAT Synthesis to ensure students are prepared for all situations. People make mistakes. Chaos happens.

    By Tier 3, training intensifies the Gung Fu and Bagua, fully integrating both contact and non-contact phases, creating a balanced system. This approach reflects Lao Tzu’s Taoist philosophy, which aligns with reality and ensures successful outcomes by considering both sides of the equation.

    THE RAT SYNTHESIS FIGHTING SYSTEM.

    BREAKDOWN:

    • Rapid Assault Tactics (R.A.T.) – Defense & main body – 40%
    • Joe Lewis Fighting System – Offense – 20%
    • Kickboxing (inspired by Mike Tyson) – 20%
    • Denis Decker Gung Fu – 20%

    Jeet Kune Do utilizes all ways and is bound by none  – Bruce Lee

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