An idiom describing the coordination, unification, and alignment of body parts with the intent of perfecting move and maximizing effectiveness.

Comments:

Body Alignment is achieved through the matching of Angles of Travel to create one focused and unified mass of movement.

Body Alignment enables the mass of one's body to back-up and enhance the effectiveness of a weapon.

Body Alignment makes Back-up Mass possible.

Body Alignment with Directional Harmony results in Body Harmony.

Body Alignment should become so common to the practitioner's Body Mechanics and style as to become a naturally occurring event when executing moves.

Example(s):

Turning into a forward bow stance and not chicken winging when executing a reverse punch adds to Body Alignment.

Opposite(s):

Disharmony of Travel

Related Definition(s):

Back, Focus, Force, Isolation, Move, Power, Travel

Related Term(s):

Accumulated Force, Angle Alignment, Body Fusion, Body Harmony, Body Mechanics, Body Momentum, Chicken Wing, Combat Effectiveness, Directional Harmony, Economy of Motion, Harmonious Movement, Harmonized Power, Impact Adjustment, In-Sync, Total Physical Harmony