12 models -- body
move like a tidal wave -- powerful, rhythmic, controlled force of movement
still as a great mountain -- strength of still position with unmovable foundation
jump like an ape -- agility and alertness of moving
land like a magpie -- lightness and stability of landing
balance like a rooster -- stillness and alertness in motion
stand like a pine tree -- both feet on the ground
spin like a wheel -- well-defined, controlled rotational movement
bend like a bow -- storage of potential power in bending or twisting posture
light as a leaf -- lightness of gliding effortlessly
heavy as iron -- expression of seriousness, not vicious and in control
suspend like an eagle -- animated state, alert and concentrated, with aim
fast like the wind -- fast, sharp and swiftly accomplished movements
8 (integration) principles -- control
punch like a shooting comet -- clearly and swiftly
eyes flash like an electric current -- range of view
waist turns like a moving snake -- transmission of power
steps should be rooted -- stepping movement
vitality of spirit should be full and focused -- mental and spiritual expression
breathing should be sunken -- breathing pattern
power should be smooth -- proper power emission
delivery should be thorough -- integrated expression
5 styles -- arm, eye, body, steps, stability, breathing, power, expression
circular movement -- soft appearance
long fist -- emphasize kicking and striking
long range -- to engage their opponent
short range -- rapid, compact, close range strikes
imitation -- praying mantis, monkey, drunken style
write(s): look, I sing my song, I want to be happy, I want to fly, I like to be free, why do you ask again?
with my face against the wall, remember the trap: life is a game -- I know, it doesn't matter, think your thought, control your mind, etc, take a chance, judge for yourself, like it or get lost!
... imagination ... is ... the one weapon ... against ... reality ... (C)
inspire :: wake up, find (y)our gem(s)! ... :: ask [] [] xl -- [road] ...
VIC -- Volume Intensity Complexity
SAID -- Special Adaptation Imposed Demand
SMART -- Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-frame
upside-down -- lost in beach guard technology brain control error(s) -- balance / voice
reading(s) -- martial / career / teacher(s) / hack(s) / slow / brain / issue(s) / dilation / topic(s)
lethal -- central nervous system, cardio-vascular system
paralyzing -- unconscious, temporary dysfunction
tactical -- reduce capacity or stamina, opening for counter-attack
Applying pressure to muscles, bones, and hidden meridian channel points, using hands and legs, is an effective way to eliminate differences in size and strength when fighting an opponent.
In learning a martial art, it also provides an excellent way to learn about yourself, to gain the ability to deal with pain and fear, and to transform weakness into strength, based on awareness, by practicing focussed attention and intention.
head/neck
shin'e. -- (skull/top of head, meet)
sango.. -- (three, join)
sankaku.. -- (three, corner)
jinchu.. -- (man, middle)
matsukaze.. -- (pine tree, wind)
arms/hands
shakutaku -- (measure/rule, swamp)
shinmon -- (mind/soul, door)
shikoku -- (finger/indicate, valley)
churyo -- (arm/elbow, ./glue?)
chusho -- (middle, beach/shore)
chest
tentotsu -- (heavens/imperial/sky, pierce/stab)
suigetsu -- (water, moon)
kikai -- (air, sea)
kinteki -- (gold, target)
kisha -- (air/mind, house/mansion)
legs/feet
fukuto -- (bend down/cover, ?)
fushi -- (wind, city/market)
shitsugan -- (knee/lap, eye)
saninko -- (three, secret/shadow, association)
shokin -- (agree, muscle/plan)
Based on these points we will study some sample techniques: (simple attacks)
take down by the head, using using: sango/.. -- (three, join)
press back, using: kisha/.. -- (air/mind, house/mansion)
control hand and elbow, with: churyo/... -- (arm/elbow, ./glue?)
These are just sample exercises, and to avoid any misunderstanding, the use of these points is quite difficult, and might be painful for your partner, so be careful!
Laila Ali -- Reach! Finding Strength, Spirit and Personal Power (amazon)
Elijah Anderson -- Code of the Street: Decency, Violence, and the Moral Life of the Inner City (amazon)
Loren W. Christensen -- Solo Training: The Martial Artist's Home Training Guide (amazon)
Jack Dempsey -- Championship Fighting: Explosive Punching and Aggressive Defense (amazon)
Michael Reed Gach -- Acupressure's Potent Points: A Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments (amazon)
Sang H. Kim -- Vital Point Strikes (amazon)
Norman Link, Lily Chou -- The Anatomy of Martial Arts: An Illustrated Guide to the Muscles Used for Each Strike, Kick, and Throw (amazon)
Bruce Miller -- Pressure Points The Deadly Touch (amazon)
Patrick McCarthy -- Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat (amazon)
Anders Olsson -- Conscious Breathing: Discover The Power of Your Breath (amazon)
Adam Sinicki -- Adaptive Training: Building a Body That's Fit for Function (amazon)
Jason Thalken -- Fight Like a Physicist: The Incredible Science Behind Martial Arts (amazon)