Directions of Force

Direction of force refers to the direction of momentum of an attack.

Directions
There are six directions of force, but these can be combined as well.
 * Forward - force travels directly forward (front kick)
 * Backward - force travels directly backward (back kick)
 * Inside - force travels toward the midline from outside (round kick)
 * Outside - force travels away from the midline from inside (backfist)
 * Upward - force travels upwards (uppercut)
 * Downward - force travels downwards (axe kick)

Types of Direction

 * Curving - movement does not take a linear path (hook punch, round kick)
 * Linear - movement takes a straight path (jab)