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A specialized blocking maneuver which not only diverts, but also captures an offensive move by employing two methods in tandem - riding and grabbing.

Inflected Form(s):

Catching (verb), Catches (plural, verb), Caught (past tense)

Comments:

Catching is essentially intercepting, guiding, capturing, and controlling an offensive move in motion

 

Catching is technically a sophisticated form of parrying - since it relies upon riding motion.

 

Catching differs from grabbing in that catching intercepts an offensive move in motion, before employing the second method - grabbing.

 

Catching can be accomplished in the following ways:

a.Single - using one hand

b.Double - using both hands

Example(s):

If a practitioner were to divert, then grab an incoming punch, this would demonstrate catching a weapon.

Related Definition(s):

Block, Detain, Grab, Hold, Intent, Lock, Method, Motion, Parry, Squeeze, Strike, Trap, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Colliding Forces, Method of Disturbance