The two things I really enjoy working on are Grappling and Weapons.
These are the two areas I have been neglecting the most...very rusty.
So I asked myself why? If I enjoy them so much, why do they always sit on the back burner.
Comes down to a matter of convenience. Its sometimes hard to arrange extra training with someone else. Arranging schedules can be difficult. So the grappling is reviewed but not applied on a regular basis.
The weapons are all about finding the right place to train where I don't take out the ceiling lights or dent the hard wood flooring. Again, it is not something that can be conveniently done so it sits on the back burner.
This winter I want to change this habit and look at different resources.
Using the Kwoon more (a place to go) and finding some willing partners to grapple with(people to meet).
Commitment and a promise to myself will get me there.
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
Monday, September 20, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Physiokinetics...is that even a real word?
I have been doing some reading up on Physiokinetics (essentially the science of how the human body works). Its quite interesting to analyze the human body structure and realize its true strengths and weakness. To me, its the very foundation of martial arts, all techniques should be based on the structure and mobility of the human body.
One chapter dealt only with breathing and correct posture. I almost skipped reading just because..well, I thought I had breathing and standing figured out.
Like anything you want to perfect, attention to detail is critical, not only that, sometimes we assume we have covered the basics enough to move on until you realize there is more detail in those basics.
Breathing , posture, strength and stability in your stance have far more to offer when you pick it apart from a geometrical, biological and physics point of view.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't wake up a scientist this morning, I have just begun to realize why I move the way I do and where I need to make changes to make my techniques more efficient and effective.
I have a feeling,however, correcting and perfecting this "older" body type will be a long uphill battle!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
One chapter dealt only with breathing and correct posture. I almost skipped reading just because..well, I thought I had breathing and standing figured out.
Like anything you want to perfect, attention to detail is critical, not only that, sometimes we assume we have covered the basics enough to move on until you realize there is more detail in those basics.
Breathing , posture, strength and stability in your stance have far more to offer when you pick it apart from a geometrical, biological and physics point of view.
Don't get me wrong, I didn't wake up a scientist this morning, I have just begun to realize why I move the way I do and where I need to make changes to make my techniques more efficient and effective.
I have a feeling,however, correcting and perfecting this "older" body type will be a long uphill battle!
JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada
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