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

Inflected Forms(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

See Harmony for more information on the broader use of this term.

Synonym(s):

Focus, Harmony

Opposite(s):

Disharmony, Misaligned

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):

Cock, Coordination, Position

Related Term(s):

Angle Alignment, Body Alignment, Heel-Knee Alignment, Heel-Toe Alignment, Toe-Heel Alignment, Toe-Toe Alignment, Toe-Toe Heel-Heel Alignment, Positional Aim, Positional Alignment, Weapon Alignment

Body English, Body Harmony, Complete Harmony, Confluence of Forces, Directional Harmony, Grand Total, Harmonious Movement, Harmonized Power, Harmony with the Mind, Harnessing the Force, Harnessing Your Energy, In-Sync,, Physical Harmony, Progressive Directional Harmony, Mental Harmony, Total Harmony, Total Mental Harmony, Total Physical Harmony

Disharmony of Force, Disharmony of Travel, Mental Distraction, Opposing Forces, Uncommitted Action