04-24-2008, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2004
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Re: Yoshinkan and "aiki"
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Mark Murray wrote:
When doing any movement, the spine must be kept aligned straight between the feet. The upper body should not sway the spine, twist the spine, or turn the spine from *outside* that alignment. (Okay, I'm sure there are exceptions and such. But, in regards to my training and my experiences, I'm going from a beginner's perspective.) Doesn't mean you can't twist and turn -- just don't do it such that the spine is contorted out of that correct posture/alignment. If I had to describe chushin ryoku, I'd probably say it is the power derived from correct spinal alignment. That seems better than just center power.
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Mark,
Could you please explain proper spinal alignment in regards to shiko (sumo stomps)?
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