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Old 12-28-2006, 11:29 AM   #380
DH
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Re: How to teach and train relaxation

Hi Ellis
More excellent points as well. Hmmm... metaphores, metaphores. What is the optimum tempering quality for simple steels as commonly decribed? What are its attributes in load bearing and shock absorption?
Spring temper. Spring steel.
Maximul ductile range of a given type while retaining a measure of hardness. How would that relate to mind, bone and sinew. How do we find it in ourselves? How do we step beyond?

What are we seeing? The connections are all connected!
The "steel in cotton" phrase of Taiji the "flexible steel" phrase often used in DR. And students missing that "hard feel" source and trying to mimic it by either speed or strength and blowing the whole thing. Then on to shapes and movements. Anything but getting the source. What the hell were they doing all along? Where do we breath? What do we lead into what, where? Why is it like soft wrapped movable steel on the surface? How can they train in the winter and be warm with no gloves?
In practical training.
Why is nage....Uke?
Why push?
Why solo train?
Why are long weapons valuable for the body. Whats...out there?
The answers being hidden in plain site.
The solution being to stop, turn around, and go full speed in the other direction...and still do Aikido.
It will just look different.

Cheers
Dan

Last edited by DH : 12-28-2006 at 11:44 AM.
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