A principle American Kenpo describing the method utilized to generate physical force during the execution of a maneuver.

Comments:

Any maneuver must be executed within the three (3) dimensions of space. Therefore, any maneuver can be described as traveling through at least one (1) of the dimensions of space at any given time.

Every move a practitioner executes must travel on either a linear or circular Path of Travel. Therefore, one can draw a one-to-one correlation of Path of Travel to power, with each element of power named and further analyzed.

The one-to-one correlation of power to Path of Travel yields the following categories:

Linear

Back-up Mass

Gravitational Marriage

Circular

Torque

The one-to-one correlation of power to dimensional change yields the following categories:

Torque - change of width

Back-up Mass - change of depth

Gravitational Marriage - change of height

Since our bodies are based upon joints that rotate, it is impossible for one to execute any maneuver without employing torque in some way.

It is very common that the different power principles are combined together to help further enhance power.  It is not uncommon to employ all three power principles simultaneously in a single maneuver.

The Power Principles are just one element of power generation and enhancement.

Example(s):

Any maneuver a practitioner were to execute could be described as using a specific power principle by correlating the dominant dimension and Path of Travel with the name of the associated power principle.

Derivation:

This term was created by combining the two most obvious words that could be used to describe the idea trying to be conveyed.

Synonym(s):

Force, Power

Related Definition(s):

Align, Back, Base, Circle, Leverage, Line, Reverse, Timing

Related Term(s):

Back-up Mass, Body Alignment, Body Fusion, Body Harmony, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Body Rotation, Body Settle, Brace Angle, Depth Zone, Directional Harmony, Gravitational Marriage, Horizontal Plane, Horizontal Zone, Line of Travel, Path of Travel, Power Principle, Torque