Go No Sen, Sen, Sen Sen No Sen
Attack is the best form of defence. When facing an opponent there are three patterns of attack initiative.
Sen Sen No Sen - (Superior initiatory) |
In this situation both you
and your opponent are ready and willing to attack. Your
attack must be made first in a spilt second between the
time your opponent mentally commits to the attack and the
moment he begins his actual movement. His commitment to
attack will prevent him responding with a defence. |
Sen - (Initiatory) |
In Sen you and your opponent
begin to move simultaneously. Your awareness of his
intention to attack allows you to attack just slightly
faster, making your strike just before his. |
Go No Sen - (Initiatory of defence) |
You must remain calm and watch your opponent very carefully. Your block should be an automatic response to his attack and you should attack him before he is able to recover from his initial movement. |
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