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The
lengendary swordsman Miyamoto Musashi mentions the three sen
(before, ahead) as a method of strategy by taking the lead
or initiative. Taking the lead, initiative requires you to
see through the opponent's spirit and strategy in order to
defeat him. Practicing sen falls into the realm of keiko in
which each opponent is different, and each timing and strategy
instance is unique.
The mitsu-no-sen or three types of sen are described as follows:
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Sen
no sen
Attacking
the moment the opponent decides to attack.
Waza: debana
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Tai
no sen
Attacking
as the opponent starts an attack.
Waza: nuki |
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Go
no sen
Striking
or parrying the opponent's shinai, then striking the opponent
as his attack diminishes.
Waza: kaeshi, suriage, uchiotoshi |
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The
best moment to strike (datotsu-no-koki)
Datotsu-no-koki
means "the best moment to strike" and differs slightly
with sen. While sen involves a keen insight into the opponent's
strategy and beating the opponent's sen, datotsu-no-koki is
the specific opportunity of for an attack. |
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Attacking
the moment the opponent decides to attack.
Waza: debana
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Striking
as the opponent's attack diminishes.
Waza: harai, oikomi, uchiotoshi
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Reference:
The book of five rings Miyamoto Musashi, Kendo Dictionary, Ben Sheppard
mittsu no sen chart,
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