Move

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Move

1)

The re-positioning of any Environmental Object from one point to another for any purpose.

2)

An idiom the refers to a command verbalized when teaching - used to notify the practitioner(s) when to perform a pre-specified maneuver or Base Move.

 

Inflected Forms(s):

 

Moving (adjective), Moves (plural), Moved (past tense), Movement (noun)

 

Comments:

1)

Move is a generic term for any motion for any purpose or situation.

 

Move can be used interchangeably with maneuver, but it has a more generic context.

 

Move is often used interchangeably with method, but it has a more specific context.

 

In the context of a weapon, moves can be broken down into the following categories:

Natural Weapon

Environmental Weapon

2)

This command is most commonly used during instruction while practicing basics. It is often used as a replacement for counting out each execution of a maneuver.

 

Synonym(s):

1)

Maneuver

2)

Fire

 

Example(s):

1)

The execution of a block would demonstrate a defensive move.

2)

If an instructor were teaching a class and wanted to have the student(s) perform a specific basic, he/she could count out each iteration of the maneuver, or could simply say "move" repeatedly.

 

Related Definition(s):

1)

2)

Focus, Intent, Major, Minor, Position, Posture

 

Related Term(s):

1)

Alphabet of Motion