Junsado Principles

Junsado principles are divided into two elements: tactics and strategy.

Junsado tactics are a balanced combination of power and deception. Power is created by taking advantage of the most direct line of force and pinpointing the most vulnerable targets. Deception is caused by using a variety of skills and approaches to the opponent.

Junsado strategy is composed of primary and secondary responses. The primary response is the way of neutralizing the opponent’s attack through one of four possible types of actions: evasion (emptying the space), parrying (redirecting the line of attack), blocking (obstructing the line of attack) or cutting (filling the space). The primary response is usually followed by the secondary response. The goal of the secondary response is to end the confrontation as efficiently as possible. Secondary response includes hand skills, elbow strikes, knee techniques, foot skills, takedowns, throws and joint immobilizations. The key to effective use of primary and secondary response skills is in the ability to select appropriate techniques according to the situation and opponent. This ability comes from practice and experience.