1)

The path on which an Environment Object or the mind follows.

2)

The point in space at which an Environmental Object faces.

3)

To give instruction.

Inflected Form(s):

Directions (plural), Directional (adjective)

Comments:

1)

Used in this context, this term often refers to the relative dimensions in space the any Environment Object moves through. This motion can be linear, circular, or any combination of each.

This term is not limited to just physical motion, but can also refer to the path of one's thoughts, ideas, emotions, etc.

2)

Used in this context, this term refers to orientation, rather than travel.

3)

Used in this context, this term has nothing to do with space, instead it refers to helping, teaching, or commanding another.

Looked at from one point of view, the purpose of an instructor is to give direction to a student.

Example(s):

1)

A reverse punch is said to travel in a forward direction during the initial part of its execution

A practitioner that continues to think about thoughts of defeat, rather than victory, would be considered to be having thoughts in a negative direction.

2)

Standing in an attention stance would place the practitioner in a forward facing direction - but used in conjunction with example #1, one's attention could be in the direction of the rear or flank.

3)

Correcting a misunderstood concept for a student be considered giving direction.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Angle, Circle, Depth, Diagonal, Dimension, Height, Line, Maneuver, Motion, Move, Path, Space, Timing, Torque, Travel, Width, Zone

2)

Align, Center-line, Continuity, Cover, Depth, Diagonal, Height, Horizontal, Vertical, Width, Zone

3)

Creed, Fire, Guide, Instructor, Move, Plant, Pledge, Practitioner, Sensei, Sifu, Student

Related Term(s):

1)

Environmental Object, Method of Travel

2)

Environmental Object

3)

Accumulative Journal, Instructor's Red Notebook, Red Notebook