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An idiom describing a specific Method of Execution which utilizes the elbow / knee joint (hinge joints) along with the shoulder / hip joint (ball and socket joints) with which to derive power when executing a move that creates a sustained Angle of Incidence at the Point of Contact on a downward or downward diagonal path or line of travel.

2)

Argot for closed hand, i.e. fist.

Inflected Form(s):

Hammering (adjective), Hammered (past tense), Hammers (plural)

Comments:

1)

Hammering describes the method of executing a move not the weapon utilized in the move.

Hammering moves tend to derive from a cocked position.

Hammering moves tend to be linear, but can also be circular.

Hammering moves tend to emphasize multiple dimensions simultaneously.

Hammering moves tend to emphasize torque as an integral part of its embryonic execution. This can be attributed to the fact that hammering moves tend to be cocked, which allows for more more optimal Weapon Alignment.

Hammering moves typically travel on a somewhat downward path (utilizing Gravitational Marriage), rather than an upward or horizontal one.

Hammers require a Contact Penetration range of depth.

Hammers differ from thrusts in that hammers can be executed in both a pushing or a pulling fashion.

Hammers can create Prolonged Exposure of weapons.

The Postural Position of both you and your opponent have a large influence over the available paths an intended weapon can travel.

Derivation:

The term is originated from the fact that the maneuver greatly resembles the pounding of a nail with a hammer.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Align, Angle, Butt, Chamber, Circle, Claw, Cock, Contact, Deviate, Deflect, Dimension, Distance, Execute, Focus, Glance, Gouge, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Maneuver, Method, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Ricochet, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scrape, Scratch, Shovel, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Target, Tear, Thrust, Travel, Weapon, Whip

2)

Back, Branch, Break, Buckle, Cross, Darkness, Departure, Fan, Feather, Gift, Hoof, Horns, Intellectual, Kimono, Lance, Leaves, Mace, Peach, Pendulum, Prong, Ram, Salute, Sleep, Spear, Storm, Sword, Talon, Twig, Twin, Wing

Related Term(s):

1)

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Gravitational Marriage, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Weapon Alignment

2)

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Economy of Motion, Man-made Weapon, Method of Execution, Natural Weapon, Weapon Alignment

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

Crushing Hammer, Deflecting Hammer, Shielding Hammer, Sword and Hammer, Thundering Hammers, Twirling Hammers