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Fri, 2008-10-24 07:32 | by matthew miller

"Pratctice outdoors" Traditon is, from what I have understood, the martial arts have been practiced mainly out of doors. This makes sense on several levels, economically and tactically. On the battle field of old one would run into many obstatcles. Not only from the enemy but also the terrain. Gravel, inclines, declines, forested areas, heavy sand, and now days curbs. All of these can be a detriment or a powerful ally,  in any type of physical conflict. Ones awareness of these, can  be a tactical and strategic advantage should the need arise. Keep these in mind when practicing. Mr Miller

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by Shun Shifu Weaver | Mon, 2008-10-27 13:10
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Training Habits

There is no perfect form of training. Every method of training can build in bad habits. The only way to correct this is diversity in your training.

 

Yes even the perfectly flat floor of the quan can train in bad habits. Diversify even where you train and in what direction you face when you train.

 

Most practitioners tend to train in the method that suits them best whether that method be Slow in the air, fast in the air, slow on a partner, fast on a partner, bag work, sparring, etc. Not one of these methods will give you the best training. Only when all training methods are combined can we smooth over the deficiencies.

 

Also important is our mindset we must be

 

                                             Teacher

                              *********Disciple********

                     **************Student************

 

Being only one or two of those has many deficiencies also

 

SSW

by jackstrappette | Sun, 2008-10-26 21:59
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Damn the weather....

I completely agree with you there! Anyone who has ever been a soldier totally understands that terrain and the elements play a big part in any combat situation and can cause the greatest of warriors to die. Odtaining drive and reinforcement on solid ground or the mat of a studio can give a person a false feeling of strength and agility for when they need their skills for self defense. I strongly urge everyone to try their material on wet grass or pavement, sand and snow....lol...a junk yard is a good place to practice your awareness of footing as well. :) Excellent advice that should be taken by one and all!