Originally Posted by
kwaichang
Try this then
any good style of martial art should have a healthy balance of both internal and external principles, and no martial art, regardless of its technique or training, is purely internal or external. These two principles are inseparable, from the readily observable to the unperceivable, in a dynamic, mutually dependent relationship.
Hard and soft, relaxed and taught, up and down, opening and closing, thought and action. . . Yin and Yang- principles manifest in the training theories and methods, techniques, and philosophy of all styles of martial art; however, one should not become too dogmatic about use of this terminology
Stepping should be fast but rooted . If this isnt correct then I am at a loss as to what the heck you want. KC
BTW this is what I have said and included the 8 principles and 4 methods.