1)

The fundamental building blocks of the motion of Kenpo.

2)

Essential, fundamental; of or at the base of.

3)

Simple and/or uncomplicated.

Inflected Form(s):

Basics (plural)

Comments:

1)

Basics are the predefined single motions that may be articulated and isolated from a sequential flow of motion.

All motion can be broken down into one or more basics. Therefore, it could be said that all martial arts systems are just a combination of basics to meet a specific goal or series of goals.

Basics can be broken down into the following categories:

a.Stances

b.Maneuvers

c.Blocks

d.Strikes

e.Specialized Moves and Methods

Basics get their name from the following attributes:

a.Side (Left / Right)

b.Method of Execution

c.Angle of Execution (Inward, Outward, Upward, Downward, Diagonal - Forward, Reverse)

d.Part of anatomy used

Example(s):

1)

See Basics.

A.K.A.:

1)

Move

Synonym(s):

1)

Alphabet of Motion, Move

2)

Base Move, Ideal Phase

3)

Primitive

Opposite(s):

3)

Sophisticated

Related Definition(s):

Embryonic

1)

Clock, Motion

Related Term(s):

1)

Angle of Execution, Master Key Basic, Method of Execution