An idiom describing the positioning in relation to the opponent at which the major portion of offensive and/or defensive moves are executed when performing a self-defense technique.

Comments:

Zone of Action specifically refers to the positioning of the defender in relation to the opponent (between arms, outside left, inside right, etc...) that the majority of maneuvers of a self-defense technique occur.

This concept can be extended to include multiple attackers, but is most commonly used in reference to a single attacker.

It should be noted that the Zone of Action is not necessarily fixed throughout the execution of the maneuvers.

Zone of Action has nothing to do with range, but can be used in conjunction with it.

The Zone of Action is often limited to the following descriptive combinations in relationship to a given arm (or both arms): inside / outside / on / on top of / underneath / between

Example(s):

The Zone of Action for the self-defense technique Delayed Sword is inside the right (arm).

The Zone of Action for the self-defense technique Sword of Destruction is inside the left (arm).

The Zone of Action for the self-defense technique Parting Wings is between the arms.

The Zones of Action for the self-defense technique Snapping Twig is on the left arm (major) and inside the left arm (minor).

Opposite(s):

Zone of Protection

Related Definition(s):

Zone

Related Term(s):

Self-Defense Technique, Zone of Sanctuary