1)

A figure bounded by a single curved line, where each point of the line is equidistant from the center.

2)

Any motion of an object that revolves around an Axis of Rotation.

Inflected Form(s):

1)

Circling (adjective), Circles (plural), Circled (past tense), Circular (adverb, noun)

Comments:

1)

The circle is one of the primary Geometric Symbols in Kenpo, which are:

Circle

Square

Triangle

All blocks are contained in the circle, when related and aligned to the proper dimensions of the body.

The circle symbolizes:

a.life, with no beginning or end.

b.Kenpo, a perpetual cycle of unending movement

c.the unending bond between Kenpo practitioners

The circle is a base figure of the alphabet.

See Circle in Square.

2)

In this context, circle tends to refer to an Environmental Object in motion, but can equally refer to a stationary one.

Circle, turn, spin, roll, pivot, and twirl can sometimes all be used interchangeably, but technically there are differences. See specific definitions for more details.

The Power Principle of torque employs circular motion.

Circular motion can:

a.orbit in a single direction

b.adjusted to travel in multiple directions

c.converted into linear motion

d.reversed

Circular motion can be use to redirect pre-existing motion.

The Universal Pattern can be used to study circular motion. See Universal Pattern for more information on this subject.

All movement of the human body relies upon some form of circular motion. See Axis of Rotation for more information on this subject.

All physical motion travels on either a line or a circle.

One off the ultimate aims of a Kenpo practitioner is to round off corners and elongate all circles.

Synonym(s):

2)

Pivot, Roll, Spin, Turn, Twirl

Opposite(s):

1,2)

Line

Related Definition(s):

1)

Apex, Clock, Square, Triangle

2)

Contouring, Fulcrum, Hook, Loop, Roundhouse, Scoop, Timing

Related Argot(s):

Circle, Spiral, Twirl, Twist

Related Term(s):

1)

Geometric Symbol

2)

Axis of Rotation, Circular Confinement, Circular Rotation, Down-side of the Circle, Leverage Point, Orbital Adjustment, Orbital Change, Orbital Switch, Outer Rim, Pivot Point, Pivoting Axis, Residual Torque, Rolling Check, Rotating Axis, Rotating Force, Rotational Cock, Rotational Velocity, Rounding the Corner, Spiraling Staircase, Torque, Universal Pattern, Up the Circle, Up-side of the Circle, Wheel Kick, Windshield Wiper

Related Slang(s):

2)

Spinner, Windmiller

Related Basic(s):

2)

Twirl, Twist