An idiom referring to the proper use of Body Momentum during the execution of movement.

Comments:

Body English is typically used in the context of Self-defense Technique execution.

A practitioner who displays proper Body Momentum during the execution of Self-defense Technique(s) is said to have good or proper Body English.

Derivation:

Taken from the slang pool term "putting English on the ball" - meaning to put spin on the que ball in order to enhance play.

A.K.A.:

Body Momentum

Related Definition(s):

Contour, Fulcrum, Lever, Leverage, Settle

Related Term(s):

Body Settle, Confluence of Forces, Opposing Forces