A resulting action to a given aggressive maneuver or method which is distinguishable by the recipient consciously deciding to go with an aggressive force - either active or potential.

Comments:

Simply put, this term means that one made a decision to go with the aggressive action.

The interesting thing about this term is that the triggering aggressive action could be active (i.e. being enacted) or could be elicited (i.e. a potential future action). As an example of the later, refer to the strategy of Obscure Sword.

The choice to decide to comply is 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, accompanied with a pull in, by stepping forward and punching the opponent in the face is an example of Purposeful Compliance (and Borrowed Force).

Related Definition(s):

Compel, Purposeful

Related Term(s):

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

Purposeful Aggression, Purposeful Avoidance, Purposeful Compliance, Purposeful Deception, Purposeful Deflection, Purposeful Interception, Purposeful Manipulation