An idiom describing a conceptual line that bisects the body through its height, width, or depth.

Inflected Forms(s):

Center-lines (plural)

Comments:

The most common use of the term refers to a Vertical Plane, bisecting the width of the body.

A Center-line is a plane which extends through the entire height and depth, or width and depth of the opponent.

The Center-line can be visualized from both in front of and in back of the opponent.

From a defensive Point of View:

One should always try to keep their Center-line covered.

From an offensive Point of View:

One should try to expose and take advantage of an opponent's Center-line (Seek the Center-line).

Facing directly toward an opponent's Center-line ensures maximum targets for you, and minimum balance and stability for them.

The practitioner should be careful not to create a Pass Line when moving a weapon across their center-line.

Related Definition(s):

Zone

Related Term(s):

Angle of Attack, Angle of Balance, Angle of Defense, Center of Gravity, Depth Zone, Dimensional Zone, Height Zone, Seek the Center-line, Width Zone