IMA Force
Polarities of heaven and earth
Reasons for importance
Without gravity our force does not work
Weight of our body is potential force that is heavy
Strength of our legs is stronger than gravity when going up
Without balance, nothing works
Without friction of solidarity of the earth power does work (punch on ice
Control of your balance by partner severely handicaps power
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shapes/structure
Training methods
Standing practice
Huang style half squats
Balance boards
Bosu ball chi sao
Single leg SNT
Single leg snt on bosu ball
SNT on Bosu
Mabu
Tenchi jin (aunkai)
Aunkai partner squats
Push out
Chi sao
Huang loosening exercises
Chum Kuu
Bil Jee
Pole training
Dummy training
Aunkai kicks
Partner pressure tests on stance
Connection
Advantages
Connects extremities to mass
Connects extremities gravity and ground
Connects extremities to stronger muscle and tendon groups
Supplements power from movement
Supplements jin tricks
Supplements multiple direction tricks on partner
Needs developing and can take many years
Can contribute to spring like compression effect
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Training method
Chi sao
Center driven movement practice
Cando bar
Teigong
Reverse breathing
Pressure/force structure tests
Aunkai swim kick
Open and closing
Learn yin yang channels?
Start to learn anatomically correct movement
Aunkai stepping
Counter rotation work
Explanation
This is in regards to the both the force of gravity which pulls us directly down. Also there in the solidarity of the ground. There is the opposite reaction forces to both. This stuff is the basis of jin and harnesses forces and powers that do not rely on strength.
Explanation
This refers to the internal connections within the body. These could connect has to jin paths (gravity/ground etc). Or they connect us to our DT and or center of mass to (theoretically) add much greater power to our extremities. Other connections might be possible that need investigation.
Lateral/horizontal/movement
Explanation
This is an investigation into the effect of either stepping of shifting weight, or moving body laterally with feet in place to move forward or back.
Advantages
Adds force vector
Mass moving forward or back
Counter balancing
Can assist relexed movement e.g. stops body being locked.
Adds power.
Training method
Stepping against partner palm on chest
Aunkai stepping partner drill
Huang number 5 loosening exercise and partner test
Force tests to counter balance body back
Force tests (pulling) that counter balance forward.
Can engage forward intent on partner?
Standing push out using center
Listening / sensitivity / understanding partner
Explanation
This is not so much about what you do but what people do, how the respond and how force applied on them in different ways affects them.
Advantages
Can bypass need for own body mechanics
May not need to use jin etc.
Can learn effortless ways to effect partner's balance
Can shock people
Can predict partner movements
Enables you to make informed & timely decisions based on feel
can facilitate connected movement
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Explanation
Shapes refers to the structurally strong shapes and movements that can withstand or help produce force.
Advantages
Understanding of mechanical body mechanics
Can assist effortless movement
Learn structurally superior positions