The rate at which one can move effectively.

Comments:

This term is the same the layman's usage of the term.

Physical Speed basically means how quickly one can move and still be effective once told to do so by the mind.

Physical Speed can be directly affected by State of Mind, Environmental Conditions, Mind Overload, Physical Preparedness, Position (as in Stance, Body Alignment / Body Rotation), Range, and many other physical factors.

Physical Speed is one of the key factors in determining Combat Effectiveness.

Physical Speed is directly related to the concepts of Align, Mumble, Scribble, Stutter, Harmony, Economy of Motion, Articulation of Motion in that Physical Speed is only one element of effectiveness and power.

Opposite(s):

Mental Speed, Perceptual Speed

Related Definition(s):

Align, Attention, Attitude, Concentration, Focus, Harmony, Mumble, Position, Scribble, Stutter

Related Term(s):

Alphabet of Motion, Articulation of Motion, Body Alignment, Body Rotation, Combat Effectiveness, Comparative Analysis, Comparisons of Motion, Complete Harmony, Complete Mental Harmony, Conscious Mind, Economy of Motion, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Conditions, Expanded Awareness, Harmony with the Mind, Mental Distraction, Mental Harmony, Mind Overload, Physical Preparedness, Power Principle, Psychic Awareness, Psychic Combat Awareness, Psychic Reassurance, Stages of Internalization, Stages of Motion, State of Mind, States of Motion, Super Conscious Mind, Super-learning, Total Harmony, Total Mental Harmony