I was writing up some notes on zones for my notebook and I was trying to make a list. I have seen several different descriptions of "zones" and "zone theory." Some of the terms I was thinking about are,
White Zone
Black Zone
Obscure Zone
Zone of Confusion
Gray Zone
Neutral Zone
Egg Zone
Zone coverage
Zone Domination
I was wondering if anyone here had anything to offer to this concept? Are there specific zones that you teach your students? What concepts related to zones do you feel are important? Do you use these terms? What definitions do you apply to them?
Some of these terms have multiple applications. Zone of confusion could be an area of convergence between techniques, sort of a "fuzzy borderline" to graft in, or it could be related to the obscure zone, reffering to parts of your environment that are undiscernable. How does this concept relate to our understanding of our environment?
I hope you can see where I am going with this. I would especially like to hear any new ideas that you may have. I know that there are many independent kenpoists out there who may be teaching something unique to their school or system, what do you teach of zones?
Does anyone have any drills related to zones? I can think of drills that enhance our awareness of the white zone and the neutral zone. Any darkness drills would assist in our sensing the obscure zone. I suppose all the techniques contain lessons in proper zone coverage. What else is there?
Thanks for all your help on this. I hope I get alot of new ideas.
-Rob
White Zone
Black Zone
Obscure Zone
Zone of Confusion
Gray Zone
Neutral Zone
Egg Zone
Zone coverage
Zone Domination
I was wondering if anyone here had anything to offer to this concept? Are there specific zones that you teach your students? What concepts related to zones do you feel are important? Do you use these terms? What definitions do you apply to them?
Some of these terms have multiple applications. Zone of confusion could be an area of convergence between techniques, sort of a "fuzzy borderline" to graft in, or it could be related to the obscure zone, reffering to parts of your environment that are undiscernable. How does this concept relate to our understanding of our environment?
I hope you can see where I am going with this. I would especially like to hear any new ideas that you may have. I know that there are many independent kenpoists out there who may be teaching something unique to their school or system, what do you teach of zones?
Does anyone have any drills related to zones? I can think of drills that enhance our awareness of the white zone and the neutral zone. Any darkness drills would assist in our sensing the obscure zone. I suppose all the techniques contain lessons in proper zone coverage. What else is there?
Thanks for all your help on this. I hope I get alot of new ideas.
-Rob