1)

A maneuver or method which has the effect of causing an Environmental Object to be fractured into at least two pieces.

2)

The interruption or changing of regularity. A sudden change or deviation.

Inflected Form(s):

Breaking (adjective), Breaks (plural), Broke/Broken (past tense)

Comments:

Break is a generic term and can refer to a large number of situations and contexts.

1)

For more information on breaking parts of an opponent, see break in basics.

Some practitioners train to develop focused power and/or chi in their strikes by practicing the breaking of Environmental Objects, such as wood or concrete.

2)

Break, under this meaning, can refer to:

a.A change in timing

b.As in, their timing was broken.

See regulate for more information on this subject - in this context.

A disruption of mind

As in, their concentration was broken.

See Concentration or focus for more information on this subject - in this context.

A change of manner

As in, their spirit was broken.

See Attitude or Psychological Weapon for more information on this subject - in this context

Example(s):

1)

Kicking the opponent in the leg hard enough to fracture the bone or knee joint is an example of breaking.

2)

Jamming is an example of trying to break the rythm or action of the opponent.

Synonym(s):

1)

Dislocate, bust, disintegrate

2)

Regulate

Opposite(s):

1)

Fix, Heal, Mend

2)

Rhythmic Pattern

Related Definition(s):

1)

Chi, Focus, Strike

2)

Attitude, Concentration, Focus

Related Argot(s):

1)

Break

Related Term(s):

1)

Colliding Forces, Contact Manipulation

2)

Broken Rhythm, Deceptive Rhythm, Diversified Flow of Action Formulation Equation, Normal Flow, Psychological Weapon, Quarter Beat Timing

Related Basic(s):

1)

Break