Defensive tactics are used when your opponent attacks first. An opponent is most vulnerable when attacking, so a good defense with a follow-up counterattack will usually score. The following items are listed in the format: (attack technique) initial stance (open or closed) defensive technique. Opponent's attacking technique is in ( ).

From "open" fighting position (opposite lead legs)

• (Skip front kick) Skip slightly to rear, block, counter with roundhouse to middle or high section.

• (Skip roundhouse) Skip to rear, rear leg roundhouse.

• (Skip roundhouse) Step to side, punch to middle section.

• (Skip hook kick) Slide lead leg back, lean away from attack, then counter with strong rear leg roundhouse.

• (Skipping side kick) Skip to rear, block, and rear leg roundhouse.

• Execute lead leg middle side kick. (As opponent moves backward to avoid being hit and then attempts a rear leg round kick) Immediately execute a middle spin side kick.

From "closed" fighting position (same lead legs)

• (Skip front kick) Step to the rear, block, and spin side kick to middle section.

• (Skip front kick) No step back, just spin hook kick to head

• (Skip roundhouse) Spinning side kick.

• (Skip round house) Slide lead leg back, and then spin hook kick.

• (Spin kick) Punch kick to back, do not allow attacker to complete technique, change step, skip roundhouse.

• (Change step, skip roundhouse) Skip to rear, spin side kick.

• (Skip side kick) Step to rear, rear leg roundhouse to middle section.

Attacking is a relatively simple task when compared to successfully defending against an attack. A good defensive strategy is always to keep your opponent off balance by either moving or attacking.

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