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 move 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 moves tend to derive from a natural Point of Origin, rather than a cocked position.

Thrusting moves tend to emphasize one dimension over the other two.

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

Thrusting moves 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 moves 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, Stomp

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, Ratchet, Ricochet, Rip, Roundhouse, Scoop, Scrape, Scratch, Shovel, Slice, Snap, Specialized, Stick, Target, Tear, Tip, Travel, Weapon, Whip

Related Term(s):

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

Related Self-Defense Technique(s):

Thrust into Darkness, Thrusting Lance, Thrusting Prongs, Thrusting Salute, Thrusting Wedge