Yielding-Drift
Definition:
A skill that harnesses external pressure to rotate or redirect the body, causing that pressure to slip away from its original point of contact.
Usage:
- As a noun: “Practitioners never need to learn the skill of Yielding-Drift—it is the natural response of a fully Relaxed body, just as a ball never needs to learn to roll.”
Additional Notes:
Yielding-Drift is an extension of Flash-Suppression, though more defensive in nature. It arises when Flash-Suppression is mistimed or insufficient, allowing the body to remain elusive rather than meet force directly.
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