But, why does a 50-50 stance limit access to power and ability?
To effectively use a fulcrum orientation (as shown in the three
photos at the top of this page) it requires that the practitioner “sets” and then applies
power and technique. This works with a cooperative partner, but almost
never works in a street fight. Street fights are fluid and chaotic. It
is nearly impossible that the chaos of battlewill allow a person to
“set.” In other words, unlike cooprative demonstrations, the opponent
won’t just stand there for the second or two that it takes the
practitioner to set, and use, a wide base.
(Note, the approach of a wide stable stance will something work in
boxing, but that is very different from any technique that requires
turns, twists, or other complicated maneuver)
In contrast, a strike, technique, or throw from the empty-full orientation applies to the target instantly. It happens at the exact same moment as the foot touches. There is no delay.