An idiom referring to action on yourself that diminishes the harmony and/or focus of (a) maneuver(s).

Comments:

In the context of a single maneuver and/or method, Counteracting Flow is any element (i.e. position, motion, muscle, mental) that reduces the effectiveness of the overall action.

In the context of a sequence, Counteracting Flow includes all the components expressed for a single maneuver and/or method plus any detracting whole maneuvers and/ or methods of the sequence that reduce effectiveness or Continuity of Motion of the sequence.

Example(s):

From and individual maneuver context, moving the body away from the target while executing a straight punch creates a Counteracting Flow.

From a sequence context, starting and stopping the Flow of Action demonstrates a Counteracting Flow to the sequence.

Related Definition(s):

Align, Coordination, Disharmony, Harmony, Move

Related Term(s):

Body Alignment, Body Mechanics, Complete Harmony, Complete Physical Harmony, Continuity of Motion, Flow of Action, Harmonious Movement, In Sync, Physical Harmony, Stages of Internalization, Total Physical Harmony