1)

An idiom describing a specific Method of Execution which utilizes a single joint (shoulder / hip) relatively independently while also maintaining an extended extremity with which to derive power in an upward Geometric Angle to enact the maneuver.

2)

See Lift in Block Basics.

3)

See Lift in Applied Basics.

4)

See Take-Down in Applied Basics.

Inflected Form(s):

Lifting (adjective), Lifts (plural), Lifted (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Lifts tend to derive from a natural Point of Origin, rather than a cocked position.

Lifts tend to emphasize the Height Zone over the other two (2) Dimensional Zones.

Lifts are circular.

Lifts require a Contact Penetration range of depth.

Lifts differ from thrusts in that lifts are limited to using primarily only one (1) joint of the body. From a specific perspective, a lift could be considered a specialized from of thrusting.

Lifts typically follow an upward or vertical Path of Travel, rather than a downward one - but this is not a requirement.

Lifts can create Prolonged Exposure of weapons.

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

Derivation:

The term is originates from the layman's definition of lift - meaning to rise straight upward.

Related Definition(s):

Align, Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Line, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Tip, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

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

Related Basic(s):

1)

Front Lifting Back-knuckle, Lift Specialized Block

2)

Lift

3)

Lift

4)

Take-Down