An idiom referring to a two (2) (or more) distinct energies that are directed to interact in such a way as that they are used to enhance the total effect of a maneuver or method by using those energies against each other.

Comments:

The most common way to think about Opposing Forces is that two (2) moving objects collide head-on and create a greater result than either of them on their own.

Opposing Forces is relatively generic and can refer to any type of force and any type of opposition.

Opposing Forces differs from Borrowed Force in that Borrowed Force can be a type of Opposing Forces, but is not limited to only opposition.

Opposing Forces is one of three (3) potential scenarios for striking:

1.Object to Target - the object moves while the target stays stationary

2.Target to Object - the object stays stationary while the target moves

3.Opposing Forces - both the object and the target move and collide

Example(s):

A standard block is an example of Opposing Forces.

Opposite(s):

Object to Target, Target to Object

Related Definition(s):

Strike, Target, Weapon

Related Term(s):

Angle of Execution, Angle of Incidence, Angle of Travel, Borrowed Force, Colliding Forces, Confluence of Forces, Environmental Object