A paradigm that breaks down the degree of mental processing specific maneuvers or methods require for a particular practitioner.

Comments:

This paradigm is illustrated as follows:

1)Embryonic Stage - maneuvers or methods that require a large amount of mental processing from a practitioner to enact

2)Mechanical Stage - maneuvers or methods that are integrated, yet still require a substantial degree of mental processing to enact

3)Spontaneous Stage - maneuvers or methods that are fully integrated by the practitioner and require little to no mental processing to enact

The general purpose of this paradigm is to help the practitioner / instructor recognize the level of integration specific maneuvers or methods have within the practitioner's repertoire. And using this information, they may establish goals for further internalization through continued practice and study.

SGM Parker often stated that it was better to have six (6) maneuvers / methods that are fully internalized (i.e. at the Spontaneous Stage) than one hundred (100) that are not.

Stages of Internalization should not be confused with Stages of Learning.

Related Definition(s):

Conscious, Embryonic, Mechanical, Move, Spontaneous, Subconscious

Related Term(s):

Articulation of Motion, Comparative Analysis, Comparisons of Motion, Conscious Mind, Continuity of Motion, Degree of, Economy of Motion, Flow of Action, Fluid Movement, Stages of Learning, States of Motion, Superconscious Mind