An idiom referring to the maneuvers or methods within a Sequential Flow that are used to fill gaps in timing.

Comments:

Transitional Moves are a key element for maintaining leverage over the opponent(s) by filling gaps in time that would otherwise allow them to recompose and retaliate.

Transitional Move is generic in nature and does not refer to a specific maneuver or method, rather the purpose and result of it.

Transitional Moves are most typically minor maneuvers or methods, but this is not a requirement.

Transitional Moves are commonly referred to as inserts.

Transitional Moves are an important element of American Kenpo in that they are a relatively distinctive characteristic of the art.

Transitional Move differs from Transitional Move in that Transitional Moves are not designed to be temporary, rather they are complete maneuvers or methods with typically a minor intent.

Example(s):

Inserting an finger slice to the opponent's eyes within a Base Move demonstrates a Transitional Move being used.

Related Definition(s):

Insert, Leverage, Major, Maintain, Minor, Move, Strike, Target, Timing, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Base Move, Formulation Equation, Self-defense Technique