An idiom describing the use of existing momentum from an external source to enhance the effectiveness of newly initiated momentum.

Comments:

Borrowed Force can be used to compliment new momentum, thus aiding to the force of the existing momentum - or in opposition to new momentum, thus enhancing the force of impact between the momentums.

To use Borrowed Force, momentums do not have to be in direct opposition to one another.  The only requirement is there needs to be an Angle of Contact between the weapon and the target - where the Angle of Contact takes advantage of the existing momentum in either of the two entities.

Borrowed Force differs from Continuity in that, Continuity is the use of one's own momentum to increase back-up move(s).

Whenever there is motion in one's environment, there is a possibility of utilizing Borrowed Force.

Borrowed Force can be utilized in the following ways:

a.Existing motion from the opponent

b.Existing motion in the environment

c.Any combination of the above

Borrowed Force can be utilized from:

a.Existing motion into existing motion

b.Existing motion into new motion

c.Existing motion into non-motion

The practitioner is encouraged to become comfortable with finding and taking advantage of Borrowed Force on both them self, their opponent(s), and their environment.

Example(s):

Placing the opponent's head in a rotating fan demonstrates the utilization of Borrowed Force from the environment.

Executing a straight punch to an oncoming opponent demonstrates the utilization of Borrowed Force from the opponent.

Related Definition(s):

Execute, Motion

Related Term(s):

Angle of Contact, Angle of Execution, Angle of Incidence, Angle of Opportunity, Angle of Travel, Confluence of Forces, Contour Guidance, Opposing Forces, Purposeful compliance, Reactionary Anticipation