09.06.08
9.06.08 News For The Soul – Oops
The topic for the internet talk show is: What is the ending stage of martial arts? I tried to stay as much as possible on the topic because I tend to drift from topic to topic. When I was comparing the 4 forces of nature to the 4 categories of Chi in the human body, I left out gravitational force. To become an exceptional martial artist one must have a good stance foundation. Gravitation force is the key. It is the reason why the Shaolin Monks would spend many hours daily of practicing stances for 1 to 5 years before throwing the first punch. The poem states, “Before the punch has landed, the chi already has defeated the opponent.”
Personally there was a period in the 1980s where I practice stances twice a day from 15 minutes to 2 hours for five years. What I found was that one does not need to spend all that time if someone gave you the instructions to practice correctly. Perfect practice makes perfect. While working with Wing Pon, I learned that applicable martial arts is simple and does not look good. The flashy forms are what most people are attracted to, but it is the simplistic, precision, and sequence of the movements or motions that is the true source of power. The power is stored for good health and long life.
The Tai Chi Classics state, “First in the mind then in the body.” One topic I did not get into is the old saying,” Mind over Matter.” What is the matter or what is matter?
To listen to the News For the Soul interview, click here.
