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Alan Armstrong
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PostPosted: Fri Apr 01, 2016 7:25 pm    Post subject: Empty hand-No Mind and Negative Space Reply with quote

Have you ever experienced the "No Mind"? It is to do with focusing on something without any outside distractions. It is said that 'the empty mind is more dangerous than the 'empty hand' Also have you ever experienced the sensation of moving or sparing in 'negative space' or in the void? I know this is some very trippy stuff but talking from experience; it actually works!
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sensei8
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Joined: 23 Feb 2008
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Location: Las Vegas, NV
Styles: Shindokan Saitou-ryu [Shuri-te/Okinawa-te based]

PostPosted: Sat Apr 02, 2016 10:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes, my entire MA journey! My short answer is...

Mizu No Kokoro [Mind like the moon] and Tsuki No Kokoro [Mind like the water]!!




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Alan Armstrong
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2016 5:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Space "Negative or Positive" is always important when sparring or fighting.

Here are a few idioms and one liners about (hopefully) using it to one's advantage. Add some of your own favorites!

Creating space.

In the opponents space.

Closing the gap.

Cutting off the ring.

Creating an opening.

Expanding when opponent contracts.

Contract when opponent expands.

Sinking and floating.

Bobing and weaving.

Sticking and folding.

Direct and circular.

Standing one's ground.

Keeping one's distance.

Cutting the ring in half.

Attack the blind side.

Tire'm out.
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