human movement

[unknown user]

I am a computer programmer and am interested in any help some of
you might be able to give me. I am also a karate instructor by
avocation, and am researching any types of systems that might
help to evaluate the *most* efficient ways individuals can move.
Areas of interest cover speed of movement, energy delivery, etc.
This will also help me with an historical evaluation of why
various types of martial arts evolved.

Is there a relatively inexpensive system to determine the most
efficient means of moving for many different body types,
musculatures, etc?

Thank you in advance for any help you may provide.