An idiom describing the recognizing of a position in which one can efficiently and effectively implement a specific maneuver or method against the opponent(s).

Comments:

An easy way to understand Position of Opportunity is when you (or your opponent) sees an opening to implement a specific maneuver or method based upon current positioning.

Position of Opportunity differs from Position Recognition in that Position of Opportunity is a specific type of Position Recognition - one where a (typically single) maneuver or method will give a distinct advantage (or potential victory) over the opponent(s). Although frequently the terms can be used interchangeably.

Position of Opportunity is most commonly associated with the implementation of a lock on the opponent. In this context, the common refrain is: "locks are executed from a position of opportunity".

Like most concepts, a Position of Opportunity is a good thing for you to see and use, but a bad thing to provide to your opponent(s). See Point of View for more detail on this subject.

Synonym(s):

Position Recognition

Related Definition(s):

Applied, Check, Cover, Guard, Intent, Lock, Major, Maintain, Minor, Move, Position, Posture, Purposeful, Read

Related Term(s):

Angle of Opportunity, Conditioned Response, Controlled Response, Formulation Equation, Planned Reaction, Point of View, Position Recognition, Prone Position, Reactionary Anticipation, Reactionary Set-up, Standard Extension, Unanticipated Variable, What if Phase