An idiom describing the angle at which an offensive maneuver or method is executed.

Comments:

The most common way to think about an Angle of Attack is using the Zone Concept of Directional Movement, which identifies the eight (8) major angles of the Clock Principle.  It is advisable for the practitioner to become accustomed to attacks from diverse angles (Angular Attacks), and not limit themselves to a direct attack.

An Angle of Attack is composed of an Angle of Entry, an Angle of Incidence, and (optionally) an Angle of Retraction.

Typically, the object of an Angle of Attack is to produce the maximum desired effect at the Point of Contact.

An Angle of Efficiency is typically created prior to an Angle of Attack.

Angle of Attack differs from Line of Attack in that Angle of Attack is more generic and can refer to any weapon, including the opponent(s).

An Angle of Attack differs from an Angle of Execution in that an Angle of Execution can refer to either an offensive or defensive maneuver.

An Angle of Attack is generic and can refer to any Path of Travel.

Example(s):

A straight punch to the opponent's body demonstrates a frequently used Angle of Attack.

A.K.A.:

Line of Attack

Synonym(s):

Angle of Execution

Opposite(s):

Angle of Defense

Reverse(s):

An Angle of Attack following the reverse course.

Related Definition(s):

Block, Bounce, Line, Move, Position, Reverse, Strike, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Balance, Angle of Contact, Angle of Defense, Angle of Delivery, Angle of Desired Positioning, Angle of Efficiency, Angle of Entry, Angle of Incidence, Angle of Retraction, Angular Attack, Angular Avoidance, Angular Strategy, Clock Principle, Close the Gap, Diversified Angle of Attack, The Dividing Lines, Line, Means of Aggression, Method of Execution, Path of Travel, Point of Contact