The continual adjustment of weight distribution based upon contact with the Environment and Environmental Objects.

Comments:

Balance Compensation is a normal occurrence with any situation.

Balance Compensation most typically occurs because of offensive and/or defensive contact made with the opponent.

Balance Compensation becomes extremely important when dealing with close range maneuvers - ie Contact Manipulation and Contact Penetration.

A.K.A.:

Counter Balance

Example(s):

Shifting from a Neutral Bow to a Forward Bow while delivering a straight punch demonstrates Balance Compensation.

Synonym(s):

Counter Shift

Related Definition(s):

Settle, Strike

Related Term(s):

Angle of Balance, Center of Gravity, Compensate, Contact Manipulation, Contact Penetration, Establish Your Base, Impact Adjustment, Settle into Balance