Body Maneuvers

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Body Maneuvers

A distinct form of a Maneuver - created by moving the body for any reason, without a corresponding movement of the feet.

 

Inflected Form(s):

Body Maneuvers (plural)

 

Comments:

Body Maneuvers fall into the following categories:

Turning, Rolling, Twisting

Riding, Slipping, Shifting

Bobbing, Weaving

Settling

Falling

Feinting

 

Body Maneuvers are generally defensive, but are often used to create an Angle of Deviation for (a) potential offensive move(s).

 

Example(s):

Slipping an oncoming punch demonstrates a body maneuver.

 

Synonym(s):

Maneuver

 

Related Term(s):

Angle of Deviation, Distance Matching, Foot Maneuver