The Tactical Engagement Cycle (TEC) is a conceptual framework representing the dynamic phases of a self defense encounter. It occupies the actionable domain of Defend on the Eight Point Path to Self Defense and serves as a practical learning tool for contextualizing a violent interaction and analyzing tactical strategy. To be clear, the TEC model is not specific to the Seven Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu style and can be meaningfully applied across any style and/or domain of combative application. Section one will introduce key working definitions; section two will explore foundational characteristics and properties of TEC; section three will introduce tactical considerations using the DDELTA framework; and section four will explore pre-conditions for managing DDELTA with pre-attack indicators.
Contents
- Working Definitions
- Characteristics and Properties
- Tactical Considerations in DDELTA
- Managing DDELTA with Pre-Attack Indicators
The article marks the completion of my eight-part series on Theory of Mind in Self Defense, in which I have endeavored over the last two years to provide readers with relevant, informative and insightful information on the ecosystem of interpersonal violence and self defense. The entirety of this flagship series is intended to serve as a practical resource that is not just targeted towards the professional self defense community, but more importantly to all individuals from all communities (private and public) who have an interest to better understand interpersonal violence with the goal of increasing personal safety and security. If you have not done so already I would encourage you to go back and read each of my articles as they provide deep analysis and insight into the complex multi-factored ecology of interpersonal violence and self defense.
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OCT
2023