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A figure bounded by a single curved line, where each point of the line is equidistant from the center. |
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The Power Principle of torque employs circular motion.
Circular motion can: a.orbit in a single direction b.adjusted to travel in multiple directions c.converted into linear motion d.reversed
Circular motion can be use to redirect pre-existing motion.
The Universal Pattern can be used to study circular motion. See Universal Pattern for more information on this subject.
All movement of the human body relies upon some form of circular motion. See Axis of Rotation for more information on this subject.
All physical motion travels on either a line or a circle.
One off the ultimate aims of a Kenpo practitioner is to round off corners and elongate all circles. |
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Circling (adjective), Circles (plural), Circled (past tense), Circular (adverb, noun) |
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The circle is one of the primary Geometric Symbols in Kenpo.
All blocks are contained in the circle, when related and aligned to the proper dimensions of the body.
The circle symbolizes: a.life, with no beginning or end. b.Kenpo, a perpetual cycle of unending movement c.the unending bond between Kenpo practitioners
The circle is a base figure of the alphabet.
See Circle in Square. |
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Most handled Man-made Weapon have butts.
Typically, a butt would be the flattened bottom of any Environmental Weapon or Man-made Weapon. Likewise, any Environmental Weapon or Man-made Weapon that does not have a flattened bottom would not have a butt. |
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Striking the opponent's forehead with your forehead, demonstrates a butt. |
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The bottom most part of a gun handle is called the butt. |
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Fulcrum, Hook, Lever, Loop, Pivot, Ratchet, Roll, Roundhouse, Scoop, Spin, Torque, Turn, Twirl, Twist, Unwind |
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Axis of Rotation, Centrifugal Force, Centripetal Force, Circular Confinement, Circular Rotation, Degree of Rotation, Down-side of the Circle, Leverage Point, Orbital Adjustment, Orbital Change, Orbital Switch, Outer Rim, Pivot Point, Pivoting Axis, Residual Torque, Rolling Check, Rotating Axis, Rotating Force, Rotating Twist, Rotational Cock, Rotational Velocity, Rounding the Corner, Spinner, Spiraling Staircase, Twirling Check, Universal Pattern, Up the Circle, Up-side of the Circle, Wheel Kick, Windmiller, Windshield Wiper |
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Circle of Doom, Circles of Protection, Circling Destruction, Circling Fans, Circling the Horizon, Circling the Storm, Circling Windmills, Circling Wing, Dominating Circles, Reversing Circles |