An idiom referring to any double, offensive maneuver where as each move is executed in close proximity and in relatively parallel, reverse directions to one another, with the intent to create a shearing effect on the intended target.

Inflected Form(s):

Scissoring (adjective), Scissors (plural), Scissored (past tense)

Comments:

Scissor is a specific classification of vise-like maneuver.

Scissor differs from sandwich in that scissors require all sides of the vising maneuver be slightly offset in space in such a way that they pass closely by each other in reverse directions when execution is concluded. Sandwiches require the sides to be in-line with each other.

Scissor differs from shear in that scissors require that all sides of the vising maneuver actively move, shears require only one side to move.

Scissor differs from rip and tear in that scissors have all sides of the maneuver push toward each other and tears have all sides pulling away from each other. Another way to think about this is that both rip and tear are the reverse of, or an exaggerated form of scissor.

Scissoring includes maneuvers that use both legs to create a Vise-like effect.

Related Definition(s):

Align, Angle, Applied, Bear hug, Bite, Butt, Catch, Choke, Circle, Claw, Contact, Contouring, Dead, Defense, Dimension, Distance, Execute, Focus, Gouge, Grab, Hammer, Hook, Hug, Intent, Line, Major, Maneuver, Method, Minor, Move, Offense, Path, Pin, Pinch, Position, Posture, Press, Push, Rip, Roundhouse, Sandwich, Scratch, Shear, Slice, Specialized, Squeeze, Stick, Stomp, Target, Tear, Thrust, Tip, Travel, Vise-Like, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Colliding Forces, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Gravitational Marriage, Marriage with Gravity, Method of Execution, Opposing Forces, Postural Position, Weapon Alignment, Within Contact