The arrangement, correlation, and/or coordination of the multiple parts for the intent of maximizing the effectiveness of any purpose.

Inflected Form(s):

Aligned (past tense), Aligning (verb, adjective), Alignment (noun), Alignments (plural)

Comments:

Align is a generic term which can refer to the mind, the body, or any group of Environmental Objects.

Alignment does not always refer to the body and/or weapon(s) being in a straight line as one might assume - but rather to whatever arrangement that is appropriate to maximizing results of the intended purpose.

As pertaining to stances:

Alignments are used to establish the proper dimensions of a stance.

The alignments used to establish stances are:

a.Heel-Knee Alignment        

b.Heel-Toe Alignment        

c.Toe-Heel Alignment        

d.Toe-Toe Alignment        

e.Toe-Toe Heel-Heel Alignment

Example(s):

The arranging and coordination of one's stance, torso, arm, elbow, wrist, and fist for the purpose of maximizing a straight punch demonstrates aligning of one's body.

Related Definition(s):

Aim, Cock, Coordination, Dimension, Position, Posture, Stance

Related Term(s):

Angle Alignment, Body Alignment, Complete Harmony, Heel-Knee Alignment, Heel-Toe Alignment, Position, Positional Aim, Positional Alignment, Stance, Toe-Heel Alignment, Toe-Toe Alignment, Toe-Toe Heel-Heel Alignment, Weapon Alignment