A directional classification defines your movement in relation to the position of your opponent. Direction is an obvious and external quality of a combination. We can easily see it and it is rarely deceptive. There are two types of directional classifications: lateral and planar.
Lateral Combination
Lateral combinations are those that attack the sides of the opponent alternately or randomly. They are primarily combinations of circular movements including striking, kicking, throwing, locking and takedowns. They can consist of any combination of high-low, foot-foot, hand-foot or hand-hand attacks.
Lateral combinations work well for fighters with good mobility and speed. Their randomness confuses and frustrates opponents, especially those who are big or slow. When forming lateral combinations, include variety in the type of skills, and the height and direction of approach.
Planar Combination
Planar combinations are combinations that attack the opponent on a single plane running through his body from front to back. A plane can run directly through the center line or at a slight angle to the right or left. The only requirement is that all movements are consistent in their line of approach.
Planar combinations consist of penetrating and thrusting linear attacks to the center line of the body including punching, jabbing, linear kicks, knee thrusts, back fists, and tackling. Planar attacks are meant to do serious damage by aiming for vital targets such as the face, spine, groin and internal organs. Create quick techniques and develop total body shifting to take advantage of and penetrate openings on the center line.
Planar attacks also can be combined in groups of high-low approaches with foot-foot, hand-foot or hand-hand skills.
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