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    Soft power

    This is the least understood power or Jing.

    There is a discussion on how to let the student to relax or soften in the other forum.

    Some mentioned focusing and relaxing the mind first and not tensing up the muscles.

    It was a Tai Chi related discussion. However, all styles have soft powers big or small.

    One main thing that was not discussed is the yielding aspect of being soft.

    One poster mentioned that Tai Chi is actually a steel rod inside and covered with cotton on the outside.

    I could not agree more.

    How do you yield to be soft?

    1. rotation of the waist.

    2. shifting the weight between the knees.

    3. switching with the steps.

    The main thing is to follow the opponent's Jing.

    If only focus on relaxing the muscles to be soft and forget about posture and steps. This is like missing the big picture big time.

    Anyway:

    What is your idea about being soft?

    What is the soft power in your style?

    Comments?

    Last edited by SPJ; 11-28-2005 at 09:14 AM.

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