An idiom describing the angle at which an offensive move 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.

In a real combat situation it is the norm to attack from an angle other than straight ahead.  There are many obvious disadvantages to attacking an opponent from directly in front.

Usually direct attacks are limited to competitive atmosphere and typically excluded from combative situations.

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.

An Angle of Attack is generic and can refer to a Path of Attack or a Line of Attack.

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

Example(s):

A straight punch to the opponent's body demonstrates an frequently used Angle 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):

Angle, Block, Bounce, Defense, Execute, Glance, Line, Maneuver, Move, Offense, Path, Position, Reverse, Space, Strike, Travel, 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, Line of Action, Line of Attack, Method of Attack, Method of Execution, Path of Action, Path of Attack, Path of Travel, Point of Contact