Close Quarters and Pulling Motions

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Hi Roy

I am curious as to what the primary purpose
of a pulling motion is in close quarters arts.
(eg..Dumog arm pulls, wing chun lop sao, modern clothes yanking)

Is it to off balance? Move the head into elbow range?

thanks

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There are several reasons to pull:

1. Off balance.
2. Bring the head closer.
3. Bring the hips closer.
4. Bring the groin closer.
5. Bring the knee closer.
6. Bring one foot closer.
7. Probe for a specific response.
8. Move to a person's back.
9. Move the elbow away from the ribs.
10. Force the other hand to push on your body.

Roy Harris