An idiom referring to the dropping of an existing check to a new, secondary defensive position.

Comments:

A Collapsing Check refers to a part of the body being employed as a check, dropping from one position to another, yet still being used as a check in the new position - for at least two different weapons on the same opponent.

A Collapsing Check does not refer to a type of check, but rather, to a maneuver used to create a new check from an existing check.

Example(s):

Checking the opponent's arm, but then dropping the check to prevent the opponent from kicking, would demonstrate a Collapsing Check.

Opposite(s):

Area Check, Area Cover

Related Definition(s):

Check, Cover, Guard, Move, Opponent, Position, Travel, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Cancellation, Angle of Defense, Angle of Prevention, Angle of Protection, Area Check, Area Cover, Close the Line, Guarded Position, Line of Defense, Method of Defense, Path of Defense, Point of Cancellation, Positional Check, Positioned Check, Weapon Availability