Angle of Disturbance

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Angle of Disturbance

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An idiom describing the angle at which an executed maneuver disrupts the opponent's base and/or balance.

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An Angle of Disturbance may or may not cause injury to the opponent.

A secondary benefit of an Angle of Disturbance is that it will also hinder the opponent's ability to create leverage and/or retaliate.

An Angle of Disturbance can be created by:

a.Sweeping, Buckling

b.Bumping, Nudging

c.Pushing, Pressing, Shoving

d.Pulling, Jerking, Yanking

e.Blocking, Parrying

f.Striking Contact Manipulation, Locking, Breaking

Example(s):

Pushing the opponent off balance demonstrates an Angle of Disturbance.

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