1)

Opposite of, opposition to, and/or contrary to any physical or psychological stimuli.

2)

Any offensive maneuver done in-sync with (or close timing to) an offensive move by an opponent, while simultaneously deflecting or evading the opponent's initial offensive move(s).

Inflected Form(s):

Countering (adjective), Countered (past tense, adverb), Counters (plural)

Comments:

1)

Generally speaking, this is the layman's usage of the term. In the most basic terms, it means opposite.

2)

This is the more martial application of the term.

In a general sense, this term refers to retaliation of some sort.

Most ofthen used in physical scenarios, this term can be used equally well in physiological situations.

Example(s):

1)

In a tournament sparring situation, the practitioners start at counter positions within the ring.

2)

The opponent throws a punch, and the defender evaded and countered the opponent.

Related Definition(s):

Opposite, Reverse

1)

Timing

2)

Defense, Offense

Related Term(s):

1)

Borrowed Force, Converging Forces, Correlation of Forces, Counteracting Flow, In-Sync, Intercepting Forces, Opposite Motion

2)

Body Alignment, Body Mechanics, Complete Harmony, Complete Physical Harmony, Confluence of Forces, Controlled Response, Four Stages of Range, Harmonious Movement, Harnessing Your Energy, Matching Counter, Motion Analysis, Physical Harmony, Planned Reaction, Reactionary Anticipation, Self-Defense Technique, Set-up, Spontaneous Stage, Strategic Ploy, Total Physical Harmony