An idiom describing immediate and quick action or reaction which gives the impression of exploding out of the practitioner.

Comments:

The word Explosive is used to convey a general impression the maneuvers and/or methods leave when viewed from a second person's or third person's perspective (see Three Points of View).

Explosive Action could also be described as Continuity of Motion,

Fluid Movement, Harmonious Movement, or a Sequential Flow - i.e. maintaining a quality of speed, continuity, and power.

See Electronic Detonator, Plunger Theory and Fuse Theory for a more generic overview of related information.

Opposite(s):

Constipate

Related Definition(s):

Concentration, Focus, Harmony, Move, Zen

Related Term(s):

Body Mechanics, Combat Effectiveness, Committed Action, Complete Harmony, Continuity of Motion, In-Sync, Fluid Movement, Harmonious Movement, Sequential Flow, Total Harmony