1)

An idiom describing a specialized Method of Execution that combines roundhouse or hook with hammer, thrust, etc., to create a relatively circular Path of Travel.

2)

Any motion that creates a relatively circular figure.

Inflected Form(s):

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

Comments:

1)

Loops tend to utilize a diagonal Path of Travel, but this is not a requirement.

Loops are circular.

Loops require a Contact Penetration range of depth.

Lifts typically travel on an upward angle, rather than a downward one - but this is not a requirement.

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

2)

This is the layman's use of the term.

Related Definition(s):

Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Focus,Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Thrust, 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)

Looping Overhead Punch