A resulting action to a given aggressive maneuver or method which is distinguishable by the recipient consciously deciding to respond to an aggressive force with an opposing aggressive force.

Comments:

Simply put, this term means that one made a decision to defy the aggressive action with an aggressive action of their own.

The choice to decide to respond in this way non-specific and can be for any reason - tactical or personal.

A general understanding of one's response to a given situation is one (1) of two (2) options:

1)an action is done because the practitioner intends to execute the maneuver (i.e. wanted to)

2)an action is done because the practitioner was compelled to enact it (i.e. had to)

This term is part of a naming convention that is used most commonly in the context Self-Defense or combat for the purpose of precisely and efficiently describing a response to an aggressive action.

The naming convention is comprised of two (2) words, which break down as follows:

the first word of the term defines causality (e.g. compelled or purposeful)

the second word of the term defines intent (e.g. avoid, comply, deceive, defy, etc.)

Opposite(s):

Compelled Compliance, Purposeful Defiance

Example(s):

Responding to a two-handed lapel grab by stepping forward and punching the opponent in the face is an example of Purposeful Aggression.

Related Definition(s):

Compel, Purposeful

Related Term(s):

Angle of Execution, Angle of Travel, Borrowed Force, Get the Upper Hand

Purposeful Compliance, Purposeful Deception, Purposeful Defiance, Purposeful Deflection, Purposeful Evasion, Purposeful Interception, Purposeful Manipulation