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Small Weapons, Smart Weapons

The smaller [the weapon], the smarter it is. This saying could be seen as a departure from the previous ones that have been considered here.  Instead of talking about the body, rooting, moving, standing, the use of limbs, etc., the … Continue reading

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Soft Preparation, Hard Strike

Softly prepare to strike hard! More literally this phrase can be translated as: “Softly gather qi, solidly strike.” There are two primary ways this phrase can be interpreted in martial arts.  The first pertains to training, while the second refers to … Continue reading

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