An idiom used to describe a form of analysis and implementation for first understanding and then internalizing the numerous options any given Base Move has for adding maneuvers to it.

Comments:

Technically speaking, this is one methodology for putting the Formulation Equation into practice, in a specialized manner. In this context, the implementation is confined to understanding and developing the skill to add individual maneuvers or maneuver sequences to any given Base Move (for example, a Self-Defense Technique). This may also include potential modifications to existing maneuvers or methods; for example, for proper transitioning.

In this context, the word extension mostly means adding to (add), but may also refer to modifying (alter, adjust, regulate, rearrange) to varying degrees, but typically does not include removal (delete).

Diversified Extension is a way to explore, expose, understand, and finally implement the numerous options that one has in any given situation.

Diversified Extension is often used in conjunction with Standard Extension as one method of implementing this concept.

This term should not be confused with the Self-Defense Technique term Extension. The difference between Diversified Extension and Extension in this context is that a Diversified Extension is developed and implemented by the practitioner using various methodologies, and a Self-Defense Technique Extension is an addition to the Base Move of the Self-Defense Technique within the curriculum. But realistically speaking, any Self-Defense Technique Extension was developed via this paradigm.

Diversified Extension differs from Variable Expansion in that Diversified Extension is more specific in that it is typically limited to physical extension, and does not include conceptual expansion. But the terms can sometimes be used interchangeably.

Synonym(s):

Variable Expansion

Related Definition(s):

Concentration, Contact, Extension, Gauge, Path, Range

Related Term(s):

Base Move, Category Completion, Family Grouping, Family Related Move, Master Key Move, Self-Defense Technique