An idiom referring to the preemptive initiation of an offensive maneuver prior to the opponent being conscience of your attack or initiating their own offensive maneuver.

Comments:

This type of maneuver has you making the first offensive attack rather than your opponent.

This type of maneuver is sometimes necessary, such as when the opponent has superior skill or weapons and you are certain the opponent is getting ready to initiate an attack of their own.

A.K.A.:

Preemptive Strike

Example(s):

If an opponent were in the process of drawing a knife or gun, and you attacked the opponent before the weapon was ready to use, this would demonstrate aggressive offense.

Related Definition(s):

Available, Line, Move, Path, Position, Strike, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Degree of Intent, Offensive Defense, Offensive Offense