A concept for representing proper focus and awareness in combat situations.  It is symbolically represented by a white box with a black dot in the center.

Comments:

Black Dot Focus illustrates and symbolizes the correct attitude when approaching a combat situation.  It represents total awareness, recognizing the need for defenses, along with the intended target and/or goal.

In the illustration, the box represents the situation at hand, the white background represents awareness, and the black dot represents the intended goal and/or target.

One of the ways that Kenpo differs from a lot of other martial arts, is that there is a lot of thought and movement dedicated to defensive back-ups.  It recognizes that even though the practitioner should concentrate on the final target and/or goal, they should also be totally cognizant of their own defense in the process.

Opposite(s):

White Dot Focus

Related Definition(s):

Attitude, Back, Defense, Focus, Target

Related Term(s):

Soft Style