a move versus countering a move: When you get attacked by a move it can be intimidating. Initially we are happy just to stop the move and see this a triumph. As you progress you must try to beyond this and see an opponents as an opportunity to strongly counter. Remember – AN OPPONENT IS NEVER MORE VULNERABLE THAN WHEN CAUGHT AT THE END OF A FAILED ATTACK. yourself to go beyond merely stopping attacks and see the possibility of countering as an opponent struggles to get back into . Make sure you really do stop the attack – don't get into Hail Mary situations where you attack as he is and hope your works first. Stop the attack, a measure of control, then counter