An idiom describing the specific direction on which an attacker approaches.

Comments:

The most common way to think about an Line of Attack is using the Zone Concept of Directional Movement, which identifies the eight (8) major angles of the Clock Principle.  It is advisable for the practitioner to become accustomed to attacks from diverse angles (Angular Attacks), and not limit themselves to a direct attack.

In a real combat situation it is the norm to attack from an angle other than straight ahead. There are many obvious disadvantages to attacking an opponent from directly in front.

Usually direct attacks are limited to competitive atmosphere and typically excluded from combative situations.

A Line of Attack is commonly composed of a Line of Entry and a Line of Departure (optional).

Line of Attack differs from Angle of Attack in that Line of Attack is more specific and refers to the entire opponent's angle of attack.

See Angle of Attack for more information.

Example(s):

Closing the Gap from the right flank from an opponent demonstrates a Line of Attack from 3:00.

A.K.A.:

Angle of Attack

Opposite(s):

Angle of Defense

Reverse(s):

A Line of Departure following the reverse course.

Related Definition(s):

Block, Bounce, Line, Move, Position, Reverse, Strike, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Balance, Angle of Contact, Angle of Defense, Angle of Delivery, Angle of Desired Positioning, Angle of Efficiency, Angle of Entry, Angle of Incidence, Angle of Retraction, Angular Attack, Angular Avoidance, Angular Strategy, Clock Principle, Close the Gap, Diversified Angle of Attack, The Dividing Lines, Line, Means of Aggression, Method of Execution, Path of Travel, Point of Contact