1)

The side opposite to the front of anything.

2)

The surface of the body from the bottom of the neck to the tail bone on the side where the spinal cord is located.

3)

The weapon(s) furthest from a Point of Reference.

4)

To return to the Point of Origin after any maneuver.

5)

The direction away from a Point of Reference.

6)

To use mass (opposing or neutral) and/or opposing energy to enhance and/or support a strike.

Inflected Form(s):

Backs (plural), Backed (verb), Backing (pronoun)

Comments:

This term is very generic and has many different meanings.

1)

The targets on the back of the body tend to be more vulnerable and are usually more exposed - see Obscure Zone.

2)

The back has Vital Targets and if struck can incapacitate and possibly permanently injure an opponent.

3)

The back weapons have the advantage of naturally having a longer Path of Travel in which to develop more power, but have the disadvantage of typically not having as much reach as the front weapons - without adjusting one's stance or Stepping-Through.

This term is often used interchangeably with hind, furthest, and rear.

4)

Executed weapons tend to be returned back to their original position.

5)

Using the Clock Principle, this direction is within the 3:00 - 9:00 range with the Point of Reference to 12:00.

6)

This concept is highlighted by the following methods:

a.Vise-like

b.Opposing Forces

c.Target to Object

d.Back-up Mass

Example(s):

1)

The back is the opposite side of the body from the chest.

2)

The spine is a major part of the back of the body.

3)

From a left neutral bow the right arm and leg are considered in the back.

4)

Both Return Motion and Reverse Motion returns a maneuver back to its Point of Origin.

5)

From a neutral bow, attention towards the rear is also towards the back.

6)

A forward bow while delivering a reverse punch, would be said to be backing the punch.

From a vise-like maneuver, the non-moving part of the vise would be said to be backing the moving portion of the maneuver.

Synonym(s):

1)

Rear, Reverse

2)

Posterior

3)

Hind, Posterior, Rear

4)

Return

5)

Cover Out, Open the Gap, Retreat, Reverse

6)

Align, Backstop

Opposite(s):

1)

Front

2)

Abdomen and Chest area

3)

Front, Lead

4)

Deliver

5)

Advance, Close the Gap

6)

Isolate, Unbalance

Related Definition(s):

1)

2)

Spine, Kidney, Liver, Shoulder Blade

3)

Furthest

4)

Reverse, Move

5)

Away, Clock, Retract, Retreat, Withdraw, Zone

6)

Bear-hug, Unbalance

Related Argot(s):

1)

Back

Related Term(s):

1)

Line of Sight

2)

Cross Check

3)

Long Range

4)

Point of Origin, Return Motion, Reverse Motion

5)

Open the Gap

6)

Brace Angle, Concrete Facial

Related Basic(s):

6)

Pull, Push, Tackle, Vise-like