A paradigm for ranking and detailing the major factors one must take into account for any potentially aggressive situation.

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See Consideration for a more general discussion on this topic.

These Considerations are most commonly used for Combat, Freestyle, and Self-Defense Technique scenarios.

This concept divides the important factors of consideration into eight (8) major sections (in ranking order):

Attitude (e.g. Concentration, Focus, Mental Distraction, acceptance)

Environment (e.g. Open Environment, Closed Environment, Diversified Angle of View, etc.)

Range (e.g. Stages of Range, Dead Space, Critical Distance, etc.)

Position (e.g. Stances)

Maneuver (e.g. Foot Maneuvers / Body Maneuvers, Weapon Availability)

Target (e.g. Vital Targets, Target Availability)

Weapons (e.g. Natural Weapons, Man-made Weapons)

Defenses (e.g. Block / Cover)

A.K.A.:

8 Considerations, Eight Considerations, Freestyle Considerations, Priorities of Self-Defense

Related Definition(s):

Consideration

Related Term(s):

Combat Effectiveness, Formulation Equation