Did this die?
I guess I could babble some more about martial arts or post more pictures of cats. Or I could point out that all our characters are obviously Chinese even though the game is set in Japan. But wasn't this supposed to be a game where we submit turns and things?
The point of that statement, however, is to assume a typical defense against striking-based moves, allowing me to knock a striking-based attacker off their balance with ease, while only a grabbing based attack can easily break what I'm doing. I'm referring to the Taekwondo type, with 90% of one's bodyweight on the back leg.
I've been holding this back for days.
Seriously? You want to go into cat to knock
somebody else off balance?
only a grabbing based attack can easily break what I'm doing
No, all they have to do is walk through you and you fall over. Ironically, a takedown from cat is about the last thing I'd expect, seeing you in the position you describe. I'd be expecting a front kick, because that and guarding your testicles are about the only things cat stance is good for.
Seriously, try this: you get in cat stance and have somebody of similar competance in ready stance a few feet in front of you. Have them put both arms out like a zombie and walk towards you quickly. But tell him not to stop and stand there and let you do your thing. Instead tell him to just keep walking right through you. Nothing fancy, just walk. Go ahead and try to take him down, and see which one of you has an easier time staying upright.
Next, try it again, but
instead of cat, just stand there normally. Have him do the zombie thing.
Let us know which is easier for you.