I did another Vipassana course. This has been my 6th one thus far. I did not get as much as I had previously because I did not work as hard. One thought kept coming to me: it is better to do this practice consistently rather than come here and “burn through” [my karma/ sanskaras]. The results that …
(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 …
This post’s title may mislead. I do not wish to speak of fighting per se but rather it’s nature. And specifically – a question as to the rationale people give for fighting; learning martial arts. Now, I was a person that wanted to fight before. I admit this. But the reason I was in that state …
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 …
So I am going to a Vipassana 10-day course for the 6th time today. The goal is to cleanse the mind, purify myself and allow for a more concentrated approach of CST WC. CST used to activate the back of the mind – and I intend to work on that myself. Rising and activation of …
Teaching is difficult. It rips you from your own, personal training for the betterment of others. Verily can it be described as self-sacrificing! However, one must constantly improve to give new insights to their students. Realization cannot be achieved via laziness. The support a master gives must be such that the students should surpass the …
I don’t understand sparring. I used to advocate it but a recent experience has brought me to my senses. In my fight, my opponent’s movements were a flurry and I kept getting hit in the head. That didn’t feel good at all. I then began to realize that I did not have the prerequisite skill level …
Tai gong: Sing (rise) Balance in centerline Relax Intention Keep the shape Focus on spine Rise Help partner by going on outside of circle. Help them with their shape Punching drills: Continual punching – see below for variations: Counterstrike Punch Grab Tan sau emitting from chest Bong and then tan sau – bong is opponents …
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 …
