1)

An idiom referring to the abnormal tension or stiffness of the muscles or mind to the point of hindering efficient movement or thought.

2)

In good physical shape.

3)

Closely constrained. Constricted.

Comments:

1)

Generally speaking, being tight during the execution or response to maneuvers should only occur for brief periods of time, and mostly during the contact period of the maneuver.

From an American Kenpo perspective, being tight can be a detrimental to physical motion, due to the fact the contracted muscles will restrict motion and waste energy. Although there is an opposite train of thought that suggests that remaining tight makes one more physically impervious to offensive maneuvers and strikes.

2)

This is the layman's usage of the term.

3)

See Contour for more information.

This is the layman's usage of the term.

Synonym(s):

1)

Constipated

2)

Hard

Opposite(s):

1)

Loose

Related Definition(s):

1)

Adjust, Combat, Compensate, Contact, Control, Degree, Environment, Focus, Freestyle, Read, Regulate, Spar, Strike, Weapon

Related Term(s):

1)

Back-up Mass, Body Alignment, Body Momentum, Colliding Forces, Combat Arena, Degree of, Degree of Contact