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When ‘NOT’ to Crab and Half Size Step

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Nnamdi Okpala · 2026-01-21 21:34 · 0 claps · 0.7 min read
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When ‘NOT’ to Crab and Half Size Step

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Do I need to cover REAL distance RIGHT NOW?
                                           (emergency escape, close big gap, explosive advance)
                                           ┌───────────────────────────────┐
                                           │                               │
                                 YES ──────┘                       NO ──────┘
                                           │                               │
                                           ▼                               ▼
                              Use FULL STEP                     Do I have a clear plan/intent?
                                           │                               │
                                           │                               │
                                           ▼                               ▼
                                 - Hard advance                    YES ────┘
                                 - Explosive retreat                │
                                 - Close big gap quickly            ▼
                                 - Break contact fast        Do I want to create an ANGLE or change line?
                                           │                               │
                                           │                               │
                                           ▼                               ▼
                                 Situations:                         YES ────┘
                                 • Opponent rushing hard             │
                                 • You need to escape NOW            ▼
                                 • Space collapsing fast     Use HALF-STEP
                                 • You’re chasing aggressively        │
                                           │                               │
                                           ▼                               ▼
                                 Full step + cut angle if possible   Situations:
                                                                     • You’re stable & balanced
                                                                     • You want to shift angle/line
                                                                     • You’re setting up a strike/pivot
                                                                     • You want to stay mobile & safe
                                                                     • You can stop or pivot instantly
                                           │
                                           ▼
                                 When NOT to half-step (recap):
                                 • Off-balance
                                 • Chasing
                                 • Square hips/shoulders
                                 • No clear intent
                                 • Exhausted

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