One of the key skills you must master as an operative is the art of deception, in this case the close quarters combatives. Misleading your opponents can be the difference between success and failure in kinetic situations, the ‘left-handed CQC misdirect’ tactic is one such way.
The tactic is enacted by passively convincing an assailant that you’re left-handed (southpaw) when you’re actually right-handed (orthodox), a simple trick that can provide an edge in self-defense or offense situations.
The Element of Surprise
The Psychology of Assumptions
The Setting of The Stage
The Offensive Maneuver
Deception is a powerful tool not just against the mind but with the physical. Convincing your opponent that you’re left-handed when you’re actually right-handed can create a tactical advantage by playing on their assumptions and leaving them vulnerable to surprise attacks.
In high-stakes physical altercations, even the seemingly smallest advantage can tip the scales in your favor with combatives misdirection.