1)

A point or path on which anything turns.

2)

To change or make opposite.

3)

A distinct method of contouring - where a contour is used as a fulcrum to generate leverage and aid the effectiveness of a move.

Inflected Form(s):

Pivoting (adjective), Pivots (plural), Pivoted (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Any pivots done with the feet should generally be executed on the ball of the foot.

This definition is closely associated with definition #3.

Pivot is associated with Lever. It is the point of rotation for a lever.

See Pivot Point.

2)

This is generally considered a layman's definition, and can be used for both mental and physical pivots.

In this context, the term is closely associated with Combat Awareness and Environmental Awareness.

3)

This definition is closely associated with definition #1.

See Lever and Leverage.

Example(s):

1)

Changing from one stance or position to another by employing rotation on the ball(s) of the foot/feet would be called pivoting.

2)

Change from confidence to fear would be a pivot of attitude.

3)

A neck lock can be enhanced by using the shape of the shoulder as a pivot.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Control, Cover, Execute, Force, Method, Move, Power, Torque, Timing

2)

Anticipate, Focus, Intent, Read, Spontaneous

3)

Contouring, Fulcrum, Lever, Leverage

Related Term(s):

1)

2)

Combat Awareness, Environmental Awareness

3)

Angle of Disturbance, Body Fulcrum, Body Lever, Body Leverage, Leverage Point, Method of Disturbance