Super Style

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But when it comes down to that, all styles must have a theme. It is not something you can describe in words, but observe the following arts:

 

Shotokan Karate

 

Chen Taijiquan

 

White Crane Shaolin

 

Although their theme can't be described in words, each one has its own. The same punch will be different in all three arts, each fitting the theme of the art. The same gentle twisting movements that make up the White Crane blocks are the strong, smashing drives that make up the Shotokan blocks. The fluid, rolling punches of Chen Taijiquan are the same as the sharp, solid punches of Shotokan.

 

The art itself is nothing. It is all in the theme. Any aspect that is incorporated into the art will take up that theme. Gentle and fluid, solid and harsh, snappy and quick, whatever it may be. Mixing themes leads to disbalance in the art, which is why so manyt eclectic styles amount to nothing much.

 

 

[Taikudo-ka]

I think you have a very good view point there, Smiley Man.

 

If approached this way, everyone would have their own "theme" and adjust their moves accordingly. Kind of like JKD.

 

Makes more sense than just trying to steal good bits from everywhere.