An idiom describing the angle where the position of a weapon or target is veiled from the Field of View.

Comments:

The most common use of an Angle of Obscurity is to move an intended weapon out of the opponent's Field of View until such time that the weapon is executed.  This creates an element of surprise and greatly enhances the potential of the weapon to be utilized successfully.

Dead Motion Deception relies upon an Angle of Obscurity for it to be implemented successfully.

An Angle of Obscurity differs slightly from a Zone of Obscurity in that a Zone of Obscurity typically refers to areas beyond one's sight.  But, an Angle of Obscurity typically refers to objects that are concealed by other objects in the environment, usually within the Field of View - Even though the two terms can usually be used interchangeably.

Example(s):

The most common example is where one folds both their arms horizontally across their chest, with one arm resting on top of the other.  This position is non-threatening and conceals the bottom arm from the opponent's Field of View.  But, this position still allows for immediate execution of an outward back-knuckle strike from the bottom arm, while hiding the initial motion from the opponent.  Thereby, lulling the opponent into the illusion of immobility, in-activity, and pacifism.

Synonym(s):

Zone of Obscurity

Related Definition(s):

Angle, Anticipate, Block, Bounce, Check, Cover, Defense, Execute, Guard, Line, Maneuver, Motion, Move, Obscure, Offense, Path, Parry, Position, Posture, Space, Strike, Travel, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Dead Motion Deception, Object Obscurity, Obscure Zone, Zone of Obscurity