Hello Everyone, I am currently in the process of creating a training style; something to keep up my Martial arts training, for there are very few schools where I (temporarily) am. I care a lot about my skills and know that if not practiced, they will deteriorate. It may go on to be more than a simple regime, but for now, let us maintain its humble roots. My question (which will also answer some of yours): I have come up with all concepts possible from every martial art I have studied. They are: Fluidity (the concept of evading blows without having to take them; either defensively dodging or offensively counter-striking), Eruption (the concept of attacking in short powerful bursts; utilizing the strengths and limitations of the fast twitch mucle fibers, conserving energy, and giving opportunity to study the opponent. also, it less endangers the martial artist.), Gravity (the concept of using gravity, both of the martial artist and the opponent, to generate the most force or cause the most damage), Rigity (the concept of conditioning the body to resist blows and deliver more devastating ones), Misdirection (leading the attention of the opponent to one area then striking at another), and Seperation (the methods of seperating the body, directing the limbs to different targets; purpose: to overwhelm the opponent). Well here comes the actual confusion: I have trained for a while incorporating these concepts, but have found them constantly cluttering. In other words, there are too many and too many contradicting each other. For example, the concept of rigidty defies that of fluidity. It may be too difficult for the general public (if ti ever gets to taht point). So, what should I do? I am elaning towards more fluid direct principles, for they are easiest to learn and can overpower rigidty if mastered. Thoughts? p.s. I know I am probably missing a lot so if you have anything please speak up! forgive the lack of knowleadge. Matt
