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An idiom referring to a maneuver, method, or other measure which delays the opponent's action for a short period of time.

Comments:

Momentary Prevention is somewhat generic in that it only refers to the result not the Method of how it was accomplished.

Generally speaking, Momentary Prevention refers to averting a single maneuver for a short period of time, but that is not a requirement. Also, the term is purposely non-specific as to whether the prevention was successful in nature - long term, only that is was successful for the immediate time frame.

From First Point of View, Momentary Prevention can arise from a number of situations, including: purposeful intervention, preemptive maneuvers or methods, unintentional positioning, or simply Environmental Conditions.

From Second Point of View, Momentary Prevention can be created to delay Intentional Moves or Unintentional Moves.

Related Definition(s):
	Block, Bind, Blockade, Check, Guard, Hold, Hug, Position, Range, Read, Telegraph, Timing, Touch, Trap

Related Term(s):
	Angle Alignment, Anticipated Variable, Body Alignment, Broken Rhythm, Dead Motion, Deceptive Action, Positional Alignment, Psychological Weapon, Strategic Ploy, Unanticipated Variable, Weapon Alignment

Related Basic(s):
	Block, Body Maneuver, Foot Maneuver