Almost all traditional martial arts distinguish between actions performed outside the opponent's guard and those inside the opponent's guard. From this distinction, the first two universal strategies can be drawn. To make it clear which are the strategies that I consider fundamental, I decided to create well-defined sectors in relation to the opponent.
A - Outside: Indicates the area outside the opponent's arms, it can be divided into three sub-sectors; semi-outside, flanking (having a 90° angle to the opponent), and taking the shoulders. B - Inside: The area inside the opponent's arms. It does not simply mean closing the distance, you have to enter the area in which they are most vulnerable by overcoming their guard. Sectors A and B are clearly not fixed but changeable, depending on the position you have in relation to the opponent and the types of strikes he uses, which are exploited to move in one of the two sectors. For example, if your opponent throws a wide hook, the B sector will widen a lot, making it easier to enter at that moment. C - Right Measure: Indicates the area where your opponent needs to step forward to be able to touch you with your hands fully extended. This distance changes if your opponent is taller or shorter than you, or if he has a weapon in his hand. When the opponent passes this distance, you are in the Narrow Measure: they can touch you just by fully extending the arm.
D - Half-Circle: Indicates an area (not just the perimeter) in a half-circle on the right or left side of your opponent's body. This sector is used primarily to intercept an arm with a weapon and can be worked on either the left or right side at a time. E - Under: Moving under your opponent's guard by lowering your stance. Sectors D and E overlap with sectors A or B. Want to learn more? I teach this and much more in my online course.
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