Subitai wrote:Sigh, it's called "relax the shoulders and sink the elbows"...this is basic kung fu overly explaned.
It's nothing to do with kung fu, per se. It's just a basic physical therapy/movement education video, not MA specific. As far as it goes, it's pretty much in line with the "sound bite wisdom" that's prevalent... everywhere. It's okay advice if your shoulder girdle is otherwise working properly, but if someone has other restrictions, it's just as likely to damage soft tissue as to protect anything.
I really think folks could benefit from expanding their understanding of their arms to include not just the scapulae, but also the clavicles, sternum, first ring of the ribs, and first thoracic vertebra. Once that all gets differentiated and coordinated, a lot of other conversation becomes moot.