An idiom describing a predefined move or sequence of moves 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 move(s) that are used together for a specific purpose.

Any Base Move falls into one of the following categories:

Defensive - each move in the sequence is a defensivemove

Offensive - each move in the sequence is an offensivemove

Defensive/ Offensive - the sequence begins with a defensive move and then proceeds to offensive and defensive moves

Offensive / Defensive - the sequence begins with an offensive move and then proceeds to defensive and offensive moves

Neither - a move 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 moves containing multiple predetermined targets.

Related Definition(s):

Basic, Form, Method, Motion, Set

Related Term(s):

Ideal Phase, Self-Defense Technique