"So when it comes to "natural movement", my current proposal is that if we train to restore the natural balance between all of the agonist-antagonist muscle groups throughout the body from the ground to the top of the head so that we can stand perfectly aligned with gravity when we are relaxed then all of the muscles which were previously habitually contracted or switched off will be available and able to contract and relax appropriately in all movements."
JAB wrote:It has been my experience that those who REALLY know how to use the martial principles presented in CMA, refer to proper body alignment and proper posture as the defining characteristics in the definition of "internal." Nothing less, nothing more.
JAB wrote: Those who cannot fight worth a damn start dragging metaphysical mystical magical bullshit into the mix in order to veil their own inefficiencies and inabilities to handle combative pressure,
Most times in training others, I've found that the perceptual and mental/emotional aspects of their being greatly influence their posture and movement.
It really remains up to the individual to engage themselves in self-aware practice.
Shooter wrote:I think what a person brings to their posture, and movement, should be considered.
Genetics, nutrition, and levels and types of physical activity in a person's formative years are major factors that can't just be undone with simple corrections. Sometimes corrections can make things worse. There are occupational factors to be considered as well. I think it's important to find out how a person got to where they are before being so audacious as to analyse their posture and natural movement.
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Finding the martial truth of one's learning is all fine and well, but I'm finding that the martial training is a good means to far greater ends just being able to fight.
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