Right Handed

Iain Abernethy Sensei spoke about the two handed principle where he referenced that most attackers will use the dominant hand which for most of the human animal is the right hand. If the suggestion is accurate then over 70-90% of the population is right-handed.

"Right-handedness is most common. Right-handed people are more dexterous with their right hand when performing a task. A variety of studies suggest that 70-90% of world population are right-handed rather than left-handed or any other form of handedness."

If this is true then as he explains it comes to play in interpretation of kata bunkai and application of techniques in fighting, combat, violent encounters, etc. When I viewed his short clip from the Animal BBQ this past month or so it rang a bell - that silent one that says "oh yea, that makes sense and why didn't I think of this myself."

I really liked hearing of his two-hands principle and recommend you take a look at his short clip here.

When you consider his perspective you come to realize that most of what we perceive as a guard or ready position - Kamae - for fighting/protection makes a bit more sense. Doah moment here, like yea dude - it is common sense man. Doah again and then repeat that several times in a row. Think Homer Simpson for me on this one.

You tend to take things for granted and when you actually bring it up into your awareness it changes stuff. You begin to consider things that could have never occurred in training when you do this. One reason I expressed previously my sensing something extraordinary. These pioneers of reality are leading the charge and it appears the cognizant dissonance suffered in todays martial community is finally being overcome and new paths taken.

Dozer said it, "This is an exciting time."

p.s. also Iain Sensei speaks briefly on angles. Again, his perspective is illuminating and my guess is that this view doesn't occur to most until you see and hear it from such a solid source. Go here to see the clip.