Go-no-sen

後の先

Tactical principle of blocking or parrying an attack and delivering an immediate counter-strike.

Quick Facts

CategoryConcept / Principle

Pronunciation/[goh noh sen]/

Alternative NamesReactive counter-attack, Block and counter

Definition

Go-no-sen ('initiative taking after') lets the opponent commit their attack first. By executing a decisive block (Uke) or dodge (Tai Sabaki), the defender exploits the opponent's exposed opening with a swift counter.

Related Terms

Ma-ai間合い

Dynamic combative engagement distance and temporal timing between opponents.

Tai Sabaki体さばき

Art of fluid whole-body movement to step off the attacker's line of force.

Sen-no-sen先の先

Tactical principle of striking the opponent simultaneously as they launch their attack.

Associated Martial Arts

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