Calm

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Calm


Argot for using the fifth Zone of Sanctuary for defensive purposes - the center of a circle.

 

Inflected Form(s):


Calming (adjective), Calmed (past tense)

 

Comments:

 

This naming adaptation for the Self-defense Techniques uses the concept of Zones of Sanctuary to derive its meaning.

 

Technically, this is not a true argot, but is included because it is a word used in the naming of the Self-defense Techniques; and therefore included for clarification.

 

Synonym(s):

 

Checking, Taming

 

Opposite(s):

 

Aggressive, Charging, Reprimand

 

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

 

Calming the Storm