What is the correct order of the three phases of basic fight strategy from first to last?

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What is the correct order of the three phases of basic fight strategy from first to last?

The flow starts with getting in close to bring the threat within your range and limit their options. Once you’re in close, you establish control by securing the position, managing balance and space, and dictating the pace of the encounter. With control established, you move to finishing the fight by applying a decisive, controlled action to end the threat. If you try to finish before you’ve closed the distance or before you’ve gained control, you’ll have less control and greater risk. So the correct order is to close the distance, dominate, then finish the fight.

The flow starts with getting in close to bring the threat within your range and limit their options. Once you’re in close, you establish control by securing the position, managing balance and space, and dictating the pace of the encounter. With control established, you move to finishing the fight by applying a decisive, controlled action to end the threat. If you try to finish before you’ve closed the distance or before you’ve gained control, you’ll have less control and greater risk. So the correct order is to close the distance, dominate, then finish the fight.

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