On several occasions, it has been seen that the roles between the attacker (tori, 取り) and the defender/receiver (uke, 受け) are not in balance, as in most cases, the latter is too aggressive, and the former gives up after the initiation.
This can be fixed with simple investigation, firstly for the attacker’s role. Is my attack constant, and without losing my idea of attacking the opponent? Am I focusing enough effort to make my part complete?
As for the defender’s role, the rules of receiving and giving should be applied. Am I first receiving the attack, that is, am I adjusting my distance accordingly and not letting the attack affect my balance? While giving back, as in counter-attack or as in letting the attack pass along the same path it took, am I able to keep my balance and control of the situation, yet relaxed and comfortable?
As Nanbudo is an art for creation of energy, it is also an art for using the opponent’s energy. Keeping this in mind, the opponent should never use force against force, nor should the attack be stopped. Instead, let the energy follow its initial path while avoiding direct collision.
The topic is not limited to any martial art specifically and can be applied to the business world as well, therefore, one might benefit from understanding the balance between attack and defense.