| frau kaleun |
11-16-10 09:19 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen
(Post 1536637)
Therein lies the purpose of the martial arts; training so that one does not freeze under strain. It is also why water is often used as a metaphor; one must be fluid and flexible in action.
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Muscle memory, and "no mind."
Ideally the body has gone through the motions so many times, and in so many variations, that it will react to protect itself without one having to think about it first. Thinking about it would only delay the reaction.
Many of the basic movements we are taught derive from the natural instinct to protect one's vital areas, which we all do without thinking about it. A lot of our basic stuff just takes the natural instinctive reaction and retrains the body to do it in a way that is more effective, more efficient, and which leaves you in a much more stable position from which to strike back or continue evasive tactics as needed. |
