A specialized blocking maneuver which not only diverts, but also captures an offensive move by employing two methods in tandem - riding and grabbing.

Inflected Form(s):

Catching (verb), Catches (plural, verb), Caught (past tense)

Comments:

Catching is essentially intercepting, guiding, capturing, and controlling an offensive move in motion

Catching is technically a sophisticated form of parrying - since it relies upon riding motion.

Catching differs from grabbing in that catching intercepts an offensive move in motion, before employing the second method - grabbing.

Catching can be accomplished in the following ways:

a.Single - using one hand

b.Double - using both hands

Catches typically fall into the category of Vise-Like maneuver.

Example(s):

If a practitioner were to divert, then grab an incoming punch, this would demonstrate catching a weapon.

Related Definition(s):

Deflect, Grab, Hold, Intent, Lock, Maneuver, Method, Motion, Nullify, Parry, Squeeze, Strike, Trap, Vise-Like, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Block, Colliding Forces, Method of Disturbance