Violence of Action
Violence of Action is a military phrase meaning using Sudden, decisive, and overwhelming force to overpower an enemy before they can mount an effective response.
This is critical in hand-to-hand combat. Every action you commit to shall be executed with full commitment to VoA. No second-guessing or half-measures.
Surprised by an attack? Attack back before you freeze up and lose.
Accidentally got the wrong grips on a technique? Make the most of it instead of freezing up.
Even non-combative action, such as running away, must be conducted with the spirit of “VoA”. You won’t get very far jogging at a leisurely pace. And a quick blow to immobilize an enemy, or cripple them in front of their friends, gives you an advantage to escape.
Training Plan
Your training plan should include “Violence of Action”.
Training now is better than training tomorrow.
Try new moves in training, don’t be defensive. You don’t learn to fight without fighting back.
Set up reasonable limits with your partners, like use of protective gear, keeping force levels beneath 50%, or setting up “training games”, so you may fight freely without fear or risk of injury.
Combat Plans
The same lessons apply in combat.
“A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week.” -General George S. Patton