1)

A defined region / area distinguished by distinctive characteristics, features, or properties.

2)

To maneuver to a specific region, in relation to (an) opponent(s), for the purpose of minimizing potential offensive maneuvers, while simultaneously maintaining or increasing your personal abilities to act offensively.

See Circle in Square / Square in Circle and Zone of Sanctuary for more information.

Inflected Form(s):

Zoning (adjective, verb), Zones (plural), Zoned (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Any region defined by some form of boundaries.

2)

Zoning is a tactic for minimizing offense from the opponent by typically maneuvering to the outside of the opponent's arms and sometimes outside of their immediate reach.

Example(s):

1)

In Kenpo, one usually breaks their opponent down into Dimensional Zones of: three (3) Height Zones, four (4) Width Zones, and seven (7) Depth Zones.

2)

When dealing with an opponent with a knife, zoning refers to maneuvering to the outside of the opponent(s) weapon hand and at a range where the knife cannot effectively reach one's abdomen area without further maneuvering from the opponent.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Frame, Position, Range

2)

Angular, Check, Control, Cover, Dead, Leverage, Move, Neutralize

Related Term(s):

1)

Geometric Angle, Geometric Line, Geometric Path, Invisible Box, Outer Rim, Quadrant Zone, Quartering Zone, Zone of Action, Zone of Confinement, Zone Disciplining, Zone of Protection

2)

Circle in Square / Square in Circle, Zone of Sanctuary