Ryusui aims to use the momentum and direction of an incoming attack to redirect and influence the attacker. The redirection allows the defender to easily land a strong blow that is assisted by the attacker’s motion. The flowing nature can give an attacker a perception of little to no resistance. Blocking with this strategy can lead to joint locks. 

This is a strategy of flowing body movement to gain an advantage. The idea is to shift the body out of the direction of attack. An advantage is gained by flanking the opponent. This strategy works well when accompanied by Ryusui.

Kusshin is another strategy of body movement. Kusshin is about contracting and expanding. This strategy can either function off of Ten’i or on its own. The goal is to change direction while contracting, and expand for a finishing blow.

The goal of Han Geki is to be first. Since it is a defensive strategy, it may seem counter intuitive, but it is less being first and more so becoming first. To be completely first, it would have to be a faster technique than the incoming attack. This can be very difficult. In combat, often an attacker will intend more than one technique. Therefore, the strategy is to be able to apply all other strategies to gain advantage and bring subsequent counter strikes before another attack can take effect.