You might try intent or fixated; also, a word that seems to capture being in the zone and enjoying it: rapt.


  • Riveted
  • Centered
  • Attentive
  • Absorbed
  • Engrossed
  • Engaged
  • Occupied

A one word (adjective), but depending on the context which is hard to judge, maybe acute, sharp or fixated. Applied to martial arts a common two words combination is "intense/impeccable concentration/focus".


What about concentrated? I think it works.