[QUOTE=Hendrik;1098525]Thanks.
Let me clarify again on the power source.
as we know when we take an action in a close loop system, three things comes with it.
1, the power source
2, the power transportation mechanics
3, the six directional force vectors resultant force and trajectory.
So say we strike a general karate type of middle punch
1, the power source will be non single but a combination of hip twist, arm stretch, horse rooting…etc and depend of different type of horse stance, IE. san chin, forward or back ward stance the amount of rooting power or sinking power will be different. also, different people will have a different combination of the horse rooting, the hip twist…etc.
and, depend on the strike, how it meet resistance or not and what type of resistance, the power sources will change according to the reaction force. and sometime, the strike got intercepted, so at that time, could one switch source to maintain the strike forward or the whole thing will crash like a out of control car…
So, in Fajing, one handling these in very details because as we mention above, a big part of Fajing is a juggling of different power sources.
In addition, as we model the 3 major mother martial art “DNA” of the TCMA as Shao Lin = weight lifting , Taiji = Swinging hammer , Emei = Break dancing.
Thus, due to the difference of these engine, the power source combination will be different in the begining.
IE a shao lin weight lifting type middle punch fajin, will be different to a Taiji swinging hammer type middle punch fajin, will be different to a emei break dancing type middle punch fajin.
2, Same with the power sources, Power transportation mechanics will be varied due to different style. Qi medirians or qi flow channels influence this part of the play big time.
3, The idea of the six directional force vectors resultant force and trajectory is to have a balance handling of the striking, timing…pentration…etc.
the six directional force vectors resultant force and trajectory will be also varied due to different style, different power source, different transportation mechanics, and different opposition power. without this part, one is “striking blind” or just strike and have no handling after the strike.
in advance TCMA, one actually test out the above while doing set or doing Zhang Zhong or standing. one might be seen to not move or move slowly such as the SLT practice but all the three keys above are tested at any instant.
That is the level we like to investigating into if we are serious on the subject.
But then, let’s not expect every one will go these far.
So, one can look at the three keys of Fajing above as
1, power sourcing, 2, power transporting, 3, real time sensing, execution, and balancing.
IMHO, those who knows and can handle the above 3 is called Dong Jin or Knowing the Jin in the taiji classic.
as it says
From careful investigation and experience, one may gradually realise how to comprehend energy (dong jin). From comprehending energy, you will attain by degrees spiritual illumination (shen ming). Nevertheless, without an exertion of effort over time, one will not be able to suddenly have a thorough understanding of it.[/QUOTE]
that’s a nice quote. especially the exertion of effort over time. one needs to be patient, and keep investigating. but having a good sifu and the process to do so is important as well