1)

Any motion that creates a relatively circular figure.

2)

A specialized Method of Execution that combines roundhousing or hooking with hammering, thrusting, etc., to create a relatively circular Path of Travel.

Inflected Form(s):

Looping (adjective), Loops (plural), Looped (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Used in this context, this term is the same as the layman's usage.

In a martial art context, this term refers to motions such as:

Hooks

Roundhouses

Scoops

Shovels

or any move that is non-linear in nature.

Looping moves tend to return to Point of Origin after completion, but this is not a mandate.

2)

This type of move can be employed vertically, horizontally, or diagonally; but generally refers to ones that pass over the head in a circular fashion.

Example(s):

1)

In competition, if a practitioner were to circle around the entire ring, they would have created a loop around the ring.

2)

A looping overhead punch demonstrates a looping method.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Circle, Diagonal, Dimension, Distance, Execute, Horizontal, Line, Major, Maneuver, Minor, Motion, Move, Path, Vertical, Travel, Whip

2)

Circle, Contact, Hook, Line, Roundhouse, Scoop, Shovel, Target, Weapon

Related Term(s):

1)

Path of Travel, Point of Origin

2)

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