An idiom describing a series of maneuvers that contain sporadic, irregular, disrupted, and/or random timing.

Comments:

Broken Rhythm is typically used to confound, deceive, and/or unbalance an opponent.

Broken Rhythm is typically used to describe disrupted timing patterns, not patterns cause by external forces, such as the opponent or some Environmental Condition.

Broken Rhythm differs from Deceptive Action, in that Deceptive Action can use unconventional, yet Rhythmic Patterns.

Example(s):

A Self-defense Technique executed with a random amount of delay between each maneuver would demonstrate Broken Rhythm.

A.K.A.:

Diversified Flow of Action

Synonym(s):

Interrupted Flow, Stutter

Opposite(s):

Continuity of Motion, Normal Flow, Rhythmic Pattern

Related Definition(s):

Break, Compensate, Timing

Related Term(s):

Anticipated Variable, Base Move, Compressing Distance, Controlled Response, Dead Motion, Deceptive Action, Depth Deception, Diversified Flow of Action, False Distance, Graduated Depth, Height Deception, Momentary Conditioning, Muscle Memory, Planned Reaction, Psychological Weapon, Quarter Beat Timing, Reactionary Anticipation, Reactionary Set-up, Relaxation Response Mechanism, Stages of Range, Strategic Ploy, Unanticipated Variable, Width Deception