Re: It's just a step to the left...
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:02 pm
my simplistic understanding
center = earth
always maintain the center
no leaning or falling over
advancing = metal
when you advance (attack)
its hard and sharp like metal
retreat = wood
when you retreat (go backward)
you can not just go back- otherwise you will not maintain the center
you need to go forward -- or grow (reach out (with intention)) in the forward direction
then you can maintain your center
(and you can also change -- no momentum involved-- its not a back peddle)
look right and look left = fire and water
to me the left and right aren't the important thing
they both talk about the same thing but different qualities to use while doing it
left and right are turning movements
basically transforming the opponent's attack (energy) or lateral movement to dodge/get out of the way
both can be done to the left and the right
one is using energy like water-- transforming and slippery
the other uses energy like fire.. lightly clinging (or adhering) and light (not heavy)
after some years of practice -- this seems like a very good way to describe usage
or the way you should be using the art
(difficult to do-- but simple to describe)
Franklin
center = earth
always maintain the center
no leaning or falling over
advancing = metal
when you advance (attack)
its hard and sharp like metal
retreat = wood
when you retreat (go backward)
you can not just go back- otherwise you will not maintain the center
you need to go forward -- or grow (reach out (with intention)) in the forward direction
then you can maintain your center
(and you can also change -- no momentum involved-- its not a back peddle)
look right and look left = fire and water
to me the left and right aren't the important thing
they both talk about the same thing but different qualities to use while doing it
left and right are turning movements
basically transforming the opponent's attack (energy) or lateral movement to dodge/get out of the way
both can be done to the left and the right
one is using energy like water-- transforming and slippery
the other uses energy like fire.. lightly clinging (or adhering) and light (not heavy)
after some years of practice -- this seems like a very good way to describe usage
or the way you should be using the art
(difficult to do-- but simple to describe)
Franklin