1)

Physical pose of the body or body parts.

2)

Frame of mind.

Inflected Forms(s):

Postural (adjective), Postures (plural), Postured (past tense)

Comments:

1)

Posture is a critical element of stances and maneuvering in general.

There is a general rule in American Kenpo: "Never Lean." This general rule is to highlight the fact that American Kenpo is a leverage based system and leaning is a often overlooked method of giving up one's leverage by compromising physical ability and mobility.

2)

This is the layman's definition of the term.

Related Definition(s):

1)

Fulcrum, Lever, Leverage, Pivot

2)

Viewpoint

Related Term(s):

1)

Body Leverage, Body Mechanics, Pivot Point

2)

Three Points of View