A resulting action to a given aggressive maneuver or method which is distinguishable by the recipient consciously deciding to confound the aggressive force in some way.

Comments:

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

In this case defiance is non-specific and just refers to the method.

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):

Purposeful Compliance

Example(s):

Stepping away from a offset rear shoulder grab is an example of Purposeful Defiance.

Related Definition(s):

Compel, Jam, Purposeful

Related Term(s):

Compelled Compliance, Purposeful Aggression, Purposeful Deception, Purposeful Defiance, Purposeful Deflection, Purposeful Interception, Purposeful Manipulation