An analogy referring to a conceptual method of analyzing learning that compares learning to a technical career and the responsibilities of that career.

Comments:

This analogy is illustrated as follows:

a.A practitioner with the ability to break down, analyze, reassemble, and generate Base Moves - is referred to as a Mechanic of Motion.

b.A practitioner with the abilities of a Mechanic of Motion, who can also effectively talk about and discuss motion, yet has not internalized the motion to the point of using it extemporaneously - is referred as a Salesman of Motion (a.k.a. Paper Tiger).

c.A practitioner with the abilities of a Salesman of Motion, who can also internalize, explain, and effectively teach motion - is referred to as a Technician of Motion.

d.A practitioner with the abilities of a Technician of Motion, who can also formulate unique principles, concepts, ideas, rules, definitions, and actions from motion - is referred to as an Engineer of Motion.

The purpose of this analogy is to help the practitioner recognize at what level they have learned kenpo, and to establish a path and goal for the practitioner to obtain through their continued examination and exploration of motion.

Related Definition(s):

Analogy, Motion, Move

Related Term(s):

Comparative Analysis, Engineer of Motion, Mechanic of Motion, Salesman of Motion, Technician of Motion