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is the best form of defense (Ukete
wa Uchite). When facing an opponent there are
some patterns of attack initiative but these three
are the most important and principals in fighting
strategies.
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 defense.
Sen or Sen no Sen (Initiatory)
In Sen or Sen no 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. Also called
Deai or Deashi. As a good example
of Sen no Sen is Hangeki
one of the five principle of shitoryu blocking system
or Uke
no Go Gensoku.
Go No Sen (Initiatory of defense)
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. In
Shitoryu KarateDo, Rakka,
Ryusui,
Teni
and Kusshin
basically are Go no Sen.
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