An idiom describing a specific Method of Execution which utilizes the elbow / knee joint (hinge joint) relatively equal with the shoulder / hip joint (ball and socket joint) with which to derive power when executing a maneuver that creates a sustained Angle of Incidence at the Point of Contact, away from the practitioner.

Inflected Form(s):

Thrusting (adjective), Thrusts (plural), Thrust (past tense)

Comments:

Thrusting maneuvers tend to derive from a natural Point of Origin, rather than a cocked position.

Thrusting maneuvers tend to emphasize one (1) Dimensional Zone over the other two (2) zones.

Thrusting maneuvers tend to be linear, but can also be circular.

Thrusting maneuvers tend to minimize and/or de-emphasize torque as part of its embryonic execution. But, torque can add sophistication and greatly enhance the effectiveness of thrusts, and should not be overlooked.

Thrusts require a Contact Penetration range of depth.

Thrusts differ from hammers in that thrusts can only be executed in a pushing fashion.

Upper body thrusting maneuvers typically travel on an upward or horizontal path, rather than a downward one.

Thrusts can create 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.

Derivation:

The term is originates from the layman's definition of thrust - meaning to push or shove, because the method of executing the maneuver is physically similar.

Synonym(s):

Poke

Related Definition(s):

Align, Butt, Circle, Claw, Contact, Focus, Gouge, Hammer, Hook, Intent, Lift, Line, Loop, Major, Minor, Move, Path, Poke, Position, Posture, Rake, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scratch, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Tear, Tip, Weapon, Whip

Related Argot(s):

Thrust

Related Term(s):

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