I'm curious how others approach this 'mental bridge', specifically the 'wrong-ness'.
Interloper wrote:There are psychological aspects to this, as well as neurological effects, but fear and pain compliance are not necessarily used or needed.
Ian C. Kuzushi wrote:Very interesting. For one of my systems (former these days) we always wanted them to feel right up until the end. Less resistance and change that way. In our taiji, there may have been a bit of what you talk about but that was only when playing nice with throws and sweeps. It seemed to often befuddle people on the receiving end. But, when things were a bit more serious, my teacher said to use "cold energy" and to simply end it before they could do anything. That was pretty similar to the higher level jujutsu I mentioned first.
Could you talk a bit more about how you make them feel "wrong?"
Kelley Graham wrote:[aside] hmmm, it's interesting that, in discussing strategy, tactics are used. As I continue training and teaching I find that I spend much more time trying to clarify strategy and avoiding tactical analysis. [/aside]
"Either the challenger was maimed or killed," noted Chin. "He never let one challenger leave his school without injury. He was a master of using the technique of cruelty." There are four principles for Hop Gar: cruelty, evasion, penetration and interception.
When asked about cruelty, Chin stoically quotes the Lama White Crane kung fu classics:
"When hunting a tiger, destroy it. Otherwise, a wounded tiger will return to harm you. When weeding a garden, pull up the roots.
Otherwise, the weeds will grow back. Whether the lion is hunting an elephant or a rabbit, the lion always uses full force."
windwalker wrote: He never let one challenger leave his school without injury.
johnwang wrote:windwalker wrote: He never let one challenger leave his school without injury.
My teacher also told me this. This is the only way to stop future challengers from knocking on your door when you are sick, or old.
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