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

Comments:

Generally, the Vertical 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 up-to-down.

The Vertical Zone is most generally directly related to the dimension of height (Height Zone).

The Vertical Zone, as associated with self, is derived by standing straight and looking straight ahead with vertical being represented by creating a plane in a direct up-to-down (or visa verse) orientation.

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

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

Horizontal Zone

Diagonal Zone

Using the earth as the Point of Reference, vertical is perpendicular to the plane of the horizon.

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

A.K.A.:

Vertical Plane

Opposite(s):

Diagonal Zone, Horizontal Zone

Example(s):

Using the Clock Principle, an example of a vertical plane would be a line from 12:00 - 6:00 or 6:00 - 12:00; with the clock standing on its side and oriented directly in front of you.

Using the Directional Zone theory, an example of a vertical plane would be from front, upper; to front, middle; to front, lower (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