In 8 step we have what we call the 8 cardinal points which remind us of what to think about while in combat situations, they are as follows
1. continous movemnet with each technique giving birth to the next.
2. close the enemy using the long hand, destroy the enemy at close range using the
short hand
3. attack high to open the low area, attack low to open the high area
4. when attacking right defend the left when attacking left defend the right
5. attack and defend simultaniously since all actions are neither offensive nor defensive
6. all actions must be natural and reflexive, dont think act
7. stay relaxed and change the stepping pattern
8. in action there is stillness, in stillness there is action
I am curious to see what other styles share simular rules of engagment adn how they are used in fighting situations