1)

A move 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)

A break differs from a lock, in that, a break applies enough pressure to an Environmental Object to cause it to shatter.

A break can typically be created from a lock by the application of more pressure.

Breaks are created in the following ways:

a.Strikes - breaking an Environmental Object on contact with it

b.Contact Manipulation - breaking an Environmental Object by applying pressure, after contact is made

Break is used as an argot when naming Self-defense Techniques that potentially can cause breaks.

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.

Used in naming of Self-defense Techniques.

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.

Synonym(s):

1)

bust, disintegrate

2)

Regulate

Opposite(s):

1)

Fix, Heal, Mend

2)

Rhythmic Pattern

Related Definition(s):

1)

Chi, Focus, Strike

2)

Attitude, Concentration, Focus, Pace, Rhythm

Related Term(s):

1)

Angle of Balance, Angle of Disturbance, Body Fulcrum, Center of Gravity, Colliding Forces, Contact Manipulation, Method of Disturbance, Natural Weapon

2)

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

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

The Back Breaker