The Concept of Relevant Superiority in Combat Conditions

Evangelos C. Papakitsos^a^{, *} ; Spyridon V. Katsigiannis^b

aDepartment of Education, School of Pedagogical and Technological Education, Athens, Greece
bHellenic Wushu Federation, 13341 Ano Liosia, Greece

Correspondence to: ^*papakitsev@sch.gr (Papakitsos, Evangelos C.)

Abstract

The present essay demonstrates the application of the concept of Relevant Superiority in combat conditions. This concept is perceived herein as the choosing criterion of combat principles, as analyzed in a systemic manner. The combat principles are classified in three levels: the Strategic, the Tactical and the Technical one. Within this conceptual framework, it is argued that the attainment of Relevant Superiority is what the fighter quests for.

Keywords:

Relevant Superiority, combat principles, Strategy, Tactics

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