An idiom describing a specific Method of Execution which utilizes sharp, swift, expeditious motion that creates a succinct and brief Angle of Incidence at the Point of Contact with equally rapid Returning Motion.

Inflected Form(s):

Snapping (adjective), Snaps (plural), Snapped (past tense)

Comments:

Snaps tend to be circular but can also be linear.

Snapping moves almost always have the intent to be minor moves.

Snaps require at least a Surface Contact range of depth.

Snaps differ from whips in that snaps tend to have the intent to have more Contact Penetration.

Snaps differ from thrusts in that snaps, by definition, must have returning motion.

Snaps tend to reduce Prolonged Exposure of weapons.

The Postural Position of both you and your opponent have a large influence over the available paths an intended weapon can travel.

Example(s):

A straight snapping punch demonstrates the Method of Execution of snapping.

Synonym(s):

Whip

Related Definition(s):

Align, Angle, Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Deviate, Deflect, Dimension, Distance, Execute, Focus, Glance, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Maneuver, Method, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Pull, Push, Rake, Ricochet, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scrape, Scratch, Shovel, Slice, Specialized, Stick, Target, Tear, Thrust, Tip, Travel, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Mechanics, Contact Penetration, Economy of Motion, Gravitational Marriage, Lock-out, Method of Execution, Postural Position, Prolonged Exposure, Surface Contact, Weapon Alignment

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

Snapping Twig