A martial artist is always an expert in his or her own unique art.
Some arts can be very dynamic and fast, while others are slow and methodical. This brings to mind the question: Can I use this particular art against a similar style or opponent using the same move in a different position? This is definitely the case with the Domino Qiu Qi and various other arts, but it may not always be the case.
If your opponent knows what you are going to do before you do it, he or she can possibly defeat you by counter-attacking against your chosen method of attack. For example, if your opponent is a kickboxer, he may choose to enter a foot sweep by stepping forward. If he then learns that you are also a foot sweep practitioner, he can stop your foot sweep and counter it by moving his foot to hook his knee or ankle.
In addition, some techniques of the Domino Qiu Qi cannot be done without throwing your opponent to the ground, while others will do the exact opposite. In this way, you must be aware of the situations in which your opponent is most vulnerable and exploit them.
To show this point, consider the “Clench Fist.” As a martial artist, when this technique is used by you, you cannot begin your action, because your opponents are already on the ground.
You will not be able to clinch fist from the ground, so your opponent’s feet will be your bread and butter when engaging in this technique. Instead, you can continue with a set of strikes to your opponent’s legs. This leaves him/her with the opportunity to slip, flip, or dive out of the way.
Another example is the Armbar, when your opponent has secured his/her legs to ensure their survival. You can make this takedown come to life by breaking the armbar, breaking down the legs or arm, and using a takedown to finish the move.
One of the reasons why the Clench Fist is often used as a counter attack is that it is faster and less predictable than other techniques, while remaining highly effective at the same time. Because of this, many martial artists are good at utilizing this technique in spite of the weaknesses inherent in it.
The Domino Qiu Qi requires the student to evaluate a few key aspects of the situation he/she finds himself/herself in when executing the art. Many times, a student will not realize that his/her training should be focused on increasing flexibility and not simply on improving range or strength.
Instead, the student may assume that you must have great flexibility in order to protect yourself from further harm. This is the wrong way to think.
In reality, the ability to defend against a strike is only important when you can actually strike the attacker from a distance. If you lack any of these aspects, then the risk of getting hurt increases because you are open to a more aggressive or risky counter attack.
If your goal is to improve your RRQ skill as a defensive practitioner, then you should start focusing on using speed and grace to mitigate the possibility of being attacked with range attacks. The Domino Qiu Qi can be very effective, especially when used in conjunction with other basic attacks such as the grab or the triangle