The safety zone

Where you need to be concerned with immediate attack

The defensive zone

I.       Where defense or retaliation is necessary

The escape z

u may move to avoid an engagement or attack

The danger zone

Where you are one

II.    Where yotrapped and forced to engage without adequate perpetration

Taking the initiative

Sen sen no sen- the ability to suppress an attack

Sen no sen- the ability to take the initiative early by attacking the moment opponents mind decides to attack, as he is distracted by sending orders to the body.

Go no sen- take the initiative later, after the attack.

THE MENTAL OR PHYSICAL MOMENT

No matter when you decide to attack, your attack will not be effective unless you take advantage of openings caused by your opponent’s weaknesses and mistakes. Both mental and physical mistakes cause openings.