Force

Potential energy is energy at rest; it is stored and available for use. Kinetic energy is energy in motion; it is consumed as it is used. When throwing an opponent, you use your kinetic energy to lift the opponent off the floor against gravity. At the peak of the throw, potential energy is stored within the opponent. To complete the throw, you release the opponent and the opponent's potential energy changes to kinetic energy as gravity forces the opponent to the floor.