I have noticed that until now, I have made improvements in keeping the mind at the back – in the spine. However this has its limitations. When someone holds my hand tightly, half of my attention goes to the hand. I am able to keep roughly half of my attention in the spine. Because of …
Getting a better feeling of joints expanding in the spine. It feels as though I am growing taller, it’s that sensation. The feeling is similar to that of lsoj (localized separation of joints) in the arm. There is a separation and a feeling of stretching. But it feels better in the spine because the feeling …
This is a follow up to my previous post of the same name. I have not done it as intensely since my last post. I have done it consistently but not constantly and not always so intensely. The reason is a kind of boredom, laid back, carefree nature. This isn’t good by any means but …
1) Why does the arm feel light when focusing on the spine? The arm feels light because the muscles aren’t holding it. When you are holding the arm up, or when you are holding any of the limbs up – arm or leg, against gravity, your using, when the muscles tighten up to hold it, …
Here are ideas I complied of MWC. They are based on the responses the instructors gave. Paraphrased – I cannot recall everything so correctly… Seb: Doing only localized decreases effectiveness (versus focusing on rising and the spine instead). How much attention can you keep on the other arm – the arm not moving? There should be equal …
(1) Is there concentrated effort to rise up or does it occur naturally due to no blockage in the spine? “Yes, there is a concentration or an intention of rising up but it’s very light. It’s very subtle. If your using too much effort, it’ll become tension. That’s why I say, in the beginning, observe …
From what I understand, chi sau is the movement – usually of hands – once a bridge – connection, contact – with the opponent has been created. This process is usually used to 1) improve sensitivity 2) improve reaction 3) allow for focus upon multiple variables – in cases of “drawn-out” battles. I have seen …
I am currently focusing on the transfer of mass and am finding it damn amazing. It’s so clever how the mind can be used to transfer mass to various areas of the body. I have known the mind to be capable of doing many things – theoretically! But doing them practically, via one’s own intentions …
So I memorized the Butterfly Knives form awhile back. I must say, it’s the best form after SLT. I thoroughly enjoy it. I like how the shoulders, elbows and hands rotate. I don’t have any knives so I just practice with closed fists. I cannot get anything out of it though. Tom said that there …
I feel there are layers of variables or factors involved in order to achieve the “complete” Nim-Tao state. It can be analogized as a onion. Through peeling successive layers, more and more comes to be understood. This peeling comes about through experience. Note: these aren’t in perfect order. The list contains factors which one must focus on – …
