Transcending the Tactics of Fighting

To master the tactics of combat, go beyond the conscious act of the tactic itself. When you no longer need the tactic, you have mastered it.

Beyond Conflict: Harmony in Combat

At its highest levels, combat is comprised of two forces moving not against each other, but in harmony with each other. They are not compelled by emotions or fears. They are in full control of their actions and understand the actions of their opponent. Like a physical game of chess, they plan many moves in advance and estimate their opponent’s actions and reactions based on training, experience, and intuition. This combat is beyond the combat of conflict.

Conventional Fighting Strategies: Outdated?

There is no absolute formula for victory in combat. There are conventional and unconventional strategies that have been tested and used for thousands of years, but none of them is fail-safe. Conventional strategies are the most proven, but they are also the best known. They are susceptible to counter tactics by skilled opponents.

However, you must understand the conventional strategies to prepare for combat. Begin from the conventional and adapt your own style and character to create a unique style that is suitable for you.

This is not to say that you should totally dispose of the conventional tactics and strategies of combat. They are very valuable and will make up the foundation of your training. They are not, however, the sole means by which victory may be achieved.

There are endless variations on conventional skills that can be created and used in unique ways by individual fighters according to their own personal strengths and weaknesses. Every individual is unique and should look for the advantages that their uniqueness presents.