An analogy referring to a conceptual method of analyzing, internalizing, and understanding motion, that compares the level of comfort and thoroughness the practitioner has with motion.

Comments:

This analogy is illustrated as follows:

a.A practitioner with the ability to perform in a staccato or non-fluid fashion with very little, if any, understanding of motion - is referred to as being at the Embryonic Stage.

b.A practitioner with the ability to perform in a somewhat fluid manner, and is starting to understand motion, but is still better at verbalizing it - is referred to as being at the Mechanical Stage.

c.A practitioner with the ability to perform in a spontaneous and non-conscious manner, which has a thorough understanding of motion - is referred to as being at the Spontaneous Stage

The purpose of this analogy is to help the practitioner recognize the level of skill they have, and to establish a path and goal for the practitioner to obtain through their continued practice and study of motion.

Related Definition(s):

Analogy, Mechanical, Motion, Move, Primitive, Spontaneous

Related Term(s):

Articulation of Motion, Comparative Analysis, Continuity of Motion, Economy of Motion, Embryonic Stage, Flow of Action, Fluid Movement, Mechanical Stage, Spontaneous Stage