The Science within the Art

My focus has turned to the science of the art. My quest is not focused on the physical training but on the mental and analytical aspect.
I need to move deeper into the reasons why we practice the applications the way we do, and recognize my own weaknesses and strengths and the weaknesses and strengths of how others move.
This is something we start doing from a white belt, it is why Kung fu becomes so addictive. It becomes mentally engaging constantly.
My goal is to bring the mental engagement to a deeper level.
All marital arts have basic fundamentals because, well, the common factor is the human body. Knowing the the biology and mechanics of the human body and some basic physics is knowledge you can apply to the science of martial arts.
When this is in the forefront of your training the science can become pure in your movements. The art in martial arts is the physical practice that discipline and commitment will help you achieve.
To become an actual artist is the lifetime goal , knowing and recognizing the science is one of the stepping stones to the goal.

JC Masterson, Silent River Kung Fu, Alberta, Canada