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.

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 zones of height (3), width (4), and depth (7).

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)

Depth, Dimension, Direction, Distance, Frame, Gap, Height, Position, Range, Space, Width

2)

Angle, Angular, Check, Control, Cover, Dead, Defense, Deviate, Leverage, Maneuver, Move, Neutralize, Nullify

Related Term(s):

1)

Invisible Box, Outer Rim, Quadrant Zone, Quartering Zone