Initiated Response - An Offensive attack that creates an opening in which you take advantage of. Example: cut high, then low, feint, then make a full cut, etc.

Straight Offense - A single attack to a predetermined target that is usually left open. Example: a full circle cut to the head, a chop to the arm, a short circle cut to the hand, or a thrust to the face

Offensive Defense - An initial defensive action that directly leads to an offensive attack. Example: a side step with cut, a shuffle back followed by a shuffle in and attack, a block followed by a cut to a now exposed area, etc.