Definition(s):

An idiom referring to the point in the execution of a Base Move where the practitioner changes into the execution of a different Base Move.

Comments:

Essentially, a Change-up Point is the point in a Base Move where the practitioner splices, grafts, or extends the Base Move.

Change-up Point can also refer to the point in a Base Move where a practitioner can potentially change to a different Base Move.

Change-up Point is typically used in the context of Self-Defense Technique execution.

The most common point in the execution of a Base Move to do a change-up is at a Margin for Error position.

A practitioner mainly relies upon reading the opponent and Position Recognition in order to recognize a Change-up Point.

The reasons for a practitioner to utilize a Change-up Point are:

a.Because the opponent forced a change to occur

b.Because the practitioner wishes to change

Related Definition(s):

Compensate, Compound, Extension, Graft, Read, Splice, Suffix

Related Term(s):

Base Move, Directional Change, Directional Switch, Diversified Extension, Formulation Equation, Interrupted Flow, Margin for Error, Normal Flow, Position Recognition, Self-Defense Technique, Sequential Flow, Transitional Move, Versatility of Action