An idiom describing a predefined maneuver or sequence of maneuvers used together as a single unit for a specific, predefined purpose.

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A Base Move constitutes the beginning point for an analytical study of motion.

Base Move is a generic term and encompasses any maneuver(s) that are used together for a specific purpose.

Any Base Move falls into one of the following categories:

Defensive - each maneuverin the sequence is a  defensive maneuver

Offensive - each maneuver in the sequence is an  offensive maneuver

Defensive / Offensive - the sequence begins with a defensive maneuver and then proceeds to offensive and defensive maneuvers

Offensive / Defensive - the sequence begins with an offensive maneuver and then proceeds to defensive and offensive maneuvers

Neither - a maneuver that is not intended to be used against an opponent.

The most common use of the term Base Move is as a Self-defense Technique.

Base Move differs from Contact Placement in that a Base Move is a series of planned maneuvers containing multiple predetermined targets.

Base Move differs from Fighting Sentence in that Base Move is a predefined sequence.

Related Definition(s):

Form, Set

Related Term(s):

Fighting Sentence, Ideal Phase, Self-Defense Technique