Definition(s):

An idiom describing the Ideal Phase of a Self-Defense Technique, without any extensions.

Comments:

A Base Technique is the most rudimentary method of executing a Self-Defense Technique, without any form of physical variation or extension.

A Base Technique is literally the base moves of a Self-Defense Technique.

Because the Self-Defense Techniques in Kenpo are so frequently analyzed and modified to meet varying situations, a Base Technique is sometimes hard for different practitioners to agree upon.  For example, one practitioner might say to step forward to establish a base, where another might say to step backward.

Example(s):

Any Self-Defense Technique, unmodified, would demonstrate a Base Technique.

Synonym(s):

Ideal Phase

Related Definition(s):

Extension, Graft, Splice

Related Term(s):

Base Move, Formulation Phase, Self-Defense Technique, What If Phase