During the middle game (chuban), groups come under attack. See WeakGroup. Note that attacking is very different from killing. So attacking techniques are not the same as techniques for cutting and placement. You may need those techniques in order to set up an attack; but the question is then how to conduct an attack if you cannot kill.
Attacking techniques
Attacking concepts
Defensive techniques
Defending concepts
Overall concepts
Objectives of an attack
Basic tactics
Fights where two groups struggle for life are semeais.
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