Definition(s):

An idiom referring to maneuvers or methods that are used to anticipate, disrupt, prevent, counter, or alleviate in some way active or future aggressive maneuvers.

Comments:

This is a general term and can refer to any defensive or preventative maneuver or method.

Example(s):

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Putting up your guard demonstrates Preventive Motion.

Checking a loose extremity on your opponent demonstrates Preventive Motion.

Blocking a strike demonstrates Preventive Motion.

Moving Up the Circle to evade a roundhouse kick demonstrates Preventive Motion.

Related Definition(s):

Anticipate, Block, Blockade, Check, Guard, Intent, Move

Related Term(s):

Guarded Position, Protective Measure, Purposeful Deflection, Purposeful Evasion, Purposeful Interception, Up the Circle

Related Basic(s):

Positioned Blocks