A resulting action to a given aggressive maneuver or method which is distinguishable by the recipient consciously deciding to avoid the aggressive force through evasive means.

Comments:

Simply put, this term means that one made a decision to avoid the aggressive action - typically by zoning.

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 Aggression, Purposeful Deflection, Purposeful Interception

Example(s):

Stepping off the Line of Attack of an overhead club attack is an example of Purposeful Evasion.

Related Definition(s):

Compel, Purposeful, Zone

Related Term(s):

Circle In Square / Square in Circle, Zones of Sanctuary

Compelled Compliance, Purposeful Compliance, Purposeful Deception, Purposeful Defiance, Purposeful Manipulation