8. Diagnosis and Correction

Having achieved high-level structural integrity and energetic refinement through Cultivation and Application (Section 7), Diagnosis and Correction represents the ultimate level of practical mastery. At this stage, the focus shifts from simple training to system troubleshooting—the ability to assess and fix structural flaws under pressure.

This section provides the tools of the Master's Eye—the refined awareness (Shén 神) required to instantly identify and locate the root cause of bracing (Lì 力), structural contradiction, or energetic blockage in both your own practice and that of an opponent. The goal is to learn how to use Sōng and the Zero Point (Líng Diǎn) to implement immediate, micro-adjustments necessary to maintain continuous integrity, ensuring your system can sustain and restore balance in real-time, regardless of external force.