An idiom that refers to a plane oriented in a direct side-to-side manner from any fixed Point of Reference.

Comments:

Generally, the Horizontal Zone is associated with either the relative orientation in relation to self or any fixed Point of Reference, such as the earth, where the primary measurable element is from side-to-side.

The Horizontal Zone is most generally directly related to the dimension of width (Width Zone).

The Horizontal Zone, as associated with self, is derived by standing straight and looking straight ahead with horizontal being represented by creating a plane in a direct left-to-right (or visa verse) orientation.

The Horizontal Zone can also be accomplished using a different Point of Reference in the environment by orienting it in a plane directly from side-to-side of that element. But typically, and under normal circumstances, horizontal is most commonly used in relation to either self or the earth.

The Horizontal Zone is one of the three (3) primary orientations used in American Kenpo. The other two (2) being:

Vertical Zone

Diagonal Zone

Using the earth as the Point of Reference, horizontal is parallel to the plane of the horizon.

One way to conceptualize a horizontal plane, is to visualize a line starting from your left and extending to your right (or visa versa), bisecting your body in half from top to bottom.

A.K.A.:

Horizontal Plane

Opposite(s):

Diagonal Zone, Vertical Zone

Example(s):

Using the Clock Principle, an example of a horizontal plane would be a line from 3:00 - 9:00 or 9:00 - 3:00; with the clock standing on its side and oriented directly in front of you.

Using the Directional Zone, an example of a horizontal plane would be from left, flank; to straight ahead; to right, flank (or visa versa).

Related Definition(s):

Center-line, Circle, Line, Move, Path, Zone

Related Term(s):

Clock Principle, Dimensional Zone, Directional Zone, Point of Reference, Power Principles, Torque