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2. DEFENSIVE TACTICS The goal of defensive tactics in martial arts is to neutralize an attack, create an opportunity to escape, or control the opponent. Which appeals to you?

Blocking: meeting force with force

Evasion: dodging and slipping blows

Deflection: redirectiing and parrying attacks.

No preference

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3. HANDS AS WEAPONS The offensive use of hands in martial arts involves various strikes and techniques, including punches with closed fists and open-hand strikes. Which do you prefer?

Fist blows

Minimal or no striking with hands

Open hand strikes

No preference

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4. OUR OTHER WEAPONS Techniques employ other body parts to attack an adversary. Which would you use?

Arm blows

Elbow

Head butts

Kicks, high

Kicks, low

Knees

Shins

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5. NON-STRIKING TECHNIQUES There are ways to control an opponent without relying on strikes. Which would you use?

Chokes

Grappling

Joint locking

Pressure points

Sweeps

Throwing

Trapping

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6. NONCOMBAT TRAINING TECHNIQUES Noncombat techniques are used in martial arts for fitness, personal development, and health, and to improve skills like coordination and mental toughness without the risks of injury associated with sparring or full-contact fighting. Which would you like?

Acrobatics

Animal Style movements

Breathing & meditation

Dance

Jumps

Safe fall techniques

Spins

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7. ATTACH AREAS OF FOCUS Here are some of bodily areas in which your foe may be vulnerable. Where would you attack?

Arms

Centerline (an imaginary vertical line running through the center of the body from the head to the ground)

Eyes

Groin

Head

Joints

Legs

Neck

Torso

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8. STALKING STRATEGY Some martial arts recommend a particular stalking strategy to gain a positional advantage, control distance, and create opportunities for attack, often by slowly and steadily closing the distance while remaining aware of the opponent's reactions. Which would you use?

Circular

Linear

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9. RANGE STRATEGY A range strategy in martial arts involves controlling the distance between you and your opponent to dictate which techniques are available. Which would you use?

Close

Medium

Distance

Opportunistic

Ground

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10. WEAPONRY Traditional martial arts weapons are culturally significant items emphasizing discipline and heritage, while modern weapons often include more practical or adaptable tools reflecting a focus on combat efficiency. Which sort of weapons would you like to master, if any?

Modern

Traditional

None

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11. MARTIAL ARTS' LONG HISTORY The history of martial arts is as old as human civilization itself, stemming from the need for survival, hunting, and warfare. The following reflects the time periods when various forms were first developed and practiced. Would you prefer an ancient martial art or something more modern?

BCE (Before Common Era), prior to year 1

First millennium years 1 to 1000

Second millennium through 1900

The 20th century to present (since 1900)

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