Definition(s):

An idiom referring to the restricting of circular movement to a limited path or orbit.

Comments:

Circular Confinement typically refers to any circular motion that is constrained to a circular path which is less than optimal.

Circular Confinement can be caused by:

a.Choice

b.Environmental restrictions

c.Anatomical restrictions - either yours or your opponent's positioning

d.Confined space

Example(s):

Having to tighten the circle of a roundhouse punch, because the position of the opponent's arm prevents the optimal Path of Travel, demonstrates Circular Confinement.

Related Definition(s):

Circle, Hook, Loop, Roundhouse

Related Term(s):

Availability of Target, Availability of Weapon, Axis of Rotation, Circular Rotation, Conceptual Box, Formulation Equation, Orbital Adjustment, Orbital Change, Orbital Switch, Outer Rim, Pivot Point, Pivoting Axis, Rotating Axis, Rotating Force, Rotational Velocity, Rounding the Corner, Target Availability, Torque, Weapon Availability, Zone of Protection