An idiom describing a method of increasing physical control over an opponent via the use of (a) back-up weapon(s).

Comments:

Control Assistance is always employed for one of two reasons:

a.the practitioner recognizes it has become necessary

b.the practitioner decides to use it - i.e. its not necessary

Control Assistance is typically used in reference to back-up Natural Weapons, but can be used with any type of weapon.

Example(s):

Third Handing a wrist lock demonstrates Control Assistance with a Natural Weapon.

Related Definition(s):

Amplify, Back, Contact, Defense, Feel, Grab, Guide, Lever, Leverage, Offense

Related Term(s):

Back-up, Body Fulcrum, Body Lever, Body Leverage, Brace Angle, Contact Manipulation, Control Maintenance, Control Manipulation, Counter Prevention, Defensive Reaction, Perpetual Control, Third Hand