Combat Sports Techniques

noun a move made in response to an opponent's move in a game or conflict

• The chess player made a strategic countermove to protect their king.
• She quickly made a countermove in the argument to defend herself.
• He pulled a slick countermove in the game to outsmart his opponent.
• Her decision to invest in stocks was a countermove to combat inflation.

noun a sudden or vigorous lunge or movement forward

verb push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

• The engineer carefully analyzed the data before making a decision on how to thrust the rocket into space.
• I can't believe he just thrust himself into that situation without thinking it through.
• She really thrust herself into the spotlight with that performance.
• The new policy change will thrust the company into a more competitive position in the market.

noun a Filipino martial art that focuses on weapon-based fighting techniques

• Arnis is a traditional Filipino martial art that focuses on using sticks and other weapons for self-defense.
• I've been practicing arnis for a few months now, and I'm starting to see some improvement in my skills.
• My grandpa is a master of arnis, he can take down anyone with just a stick!
• In the world of business, arnis can be seen as a metaphor for strategic planning and defense against competition.