Simply, it means hit your enemy hard before he hits at you.
The actual definitions: Poised- (of a person) Composed, dignified, self assured. Classy- Of high class or rank, stylish, admirably smart, elegant
Selfconfident and poised in character
the boy was poised to jump as he stood on top of the fence.
She stood with confidence, her body poised for action.
Poised to Break was created in 1999.
The dancer was poised and confident as she took the stage. The senator appeared calm and poised as he addressed the crowd. The security guard watched closely, poised to take action.
Cool, calm, collected or waiting at attention: as in poised to strike.
Poised implies balanced and ready to act, eg: The swimmer was poised on the starting block waiting for the starter's gun to launch herself into the water.
The poised young girl sat up straight in her chair while others did not.
The regal queen spoke with poise and dignity as she addressed the ambassador.
graceful confident
the answer is clever