An idiom describing the angle a practitioner uses when maneuvering to evade an offensive weapon.

Comments:

As implied in the definition, one does not have to leave a Path of Action to create an Angle of Deviation.  Nor, does one have to have the entire body leave a Line of Action, as implied above.  Simply, moving the perceived target, so that contact is avoided, is enough to create an Angle of Deviation.

Typically, an Angle of Deviation is used to maximize you own Weapon Availability and Angle of Greatest Movement.

Angle of Deviation differs from Angle of Avoidance, in that Angle of Avoidance can refer to both and Angle of Deviation and/or Angle of Deflection.

See Defensive Reaction for more discussion on responses to attacks.

Example(s):

Slipping an oncoming punch demonstrates the creation of an Angle of Deviation by having the lower body stay on the Path of Action but moving the upper body off of the Line of Action (i.e. a Body Maneuver).

Synonyms(s):

Angle of Avoidance, Moving Up the Circle, Zoning

Opposite(s):

Angle of Contact, Angle of Deflection

Reverse(s):

Moving onto the Angle of Entry.

Related Definition(s):

Angle, Available, Adjust, Alter, Defense, Degree, Execute, Kick, Line, Maneuver, Move, Offense, Path, Position, Posture, Rear, Regulate, Retract, Space, Strike, Travel, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Attack, Angle of Delivery, Angular Attack, Angular Avoidance, Body Maneuver, Chinese Fan, Defensive Reaction, Foot Maneuver, Zone of Sanctuary