There's a lot of value in this thread. The complexity and simplicity of Sanchin can take you in numerous directions. That's probably why people get so passionate on discussing what is the "right" way to do things.

My original comment was not to criticize but just to get different viewpoints that ...

Hi Dana,

I have something a little more constructive.

How about we talk about what to do?

It's very easy to pick on things and pull things apart. I actually would like to hear some comments on what could be taken as positive from the video instead of ripping on folks.

Ripping on folks only gives ...

Thanks for sharing Bill -
It's quite a great drill. My version if ever viewed would be titled, "4.5 indistinctive..." Your version isn't for the faint hearted. It's tough!

Good training,
Joe

Bill,

Glenn asks a great question:

"Am I correct when I see these as resistance exercises that require you to have to use a more explosive thrust to break your hand grip on the leg?"

Or

Is it more to "load the leg" before thrusting?

thanks,
Joe

Bill,

I enjoy the different viewpoints. Having spent time getting the 3rd degree from our overseas friends on our quality issues, I'm very interested in "knowing the truth" around this whole debacle.

Best regards,

- Joe

Just so I'm clear, you're stating that accountability is shared for the defect and it's just not the manufacturer's responsibility for taking ownership of the problem?

Joe

Mike,

I don't disagree with what you state generally, however I believe there's a philosophical component here with regards to the Toyota issue.

No product released is defect free. While code my look "perfect" when developed in a "silo" when it interacts with other varibles things may not work ...

Hi David,

Thank you for posting that link. It is fantastic, inspiring and motivating. Watching this piece was a great way to start my day. Thank you.

Best regards,
Joe

Toyota's position of secrecy dosen't suprise me. I've been to Japan for work on several different occasions and have had to deal with the Japanese mindset of a "quality problem" addressing new innovative technology potholes.

The Japanese mindset has a double standard.

If "YOU" (your company) has a ...

Amen Bill...Amen

Sincerely,
Joe

Sorry, I wanted to mention this also. Tai Chi Chuan originated in the Chen village. It was originally called Chen family boxing. Over time and with other non-family members learning the art, it eventually got named, "Grand Ultimate Fist." Catchy isn't it? Grand Ultimate Fist. The major principle of ...

This has been a great thread. I believe it gets to the core of a lot of misconceptions. Sorry I'm late in jumping in, I've been traveling.

Historically, it's interesting how the Chinese used the I-Ching as a reference point. No one knows how old the text is or where it came from, but it the text ...

Nice post JD.

Two points:
1. If you mention Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu again, we'll have to fight a death kumite. Of course, we'll have to drink after it's over.

2. Please don't mention physics again. I have quite a few people actually thinking that I can explode those chickens.

"Let's fight my friend ...

Maurice is correct.

Anthony, push hands is a training tool. A very good tool, but still a tool. It is also a skill that has to be developed and practiced. People loose track of what push hands can teach them. Sometimes folks get involved in "winning" at push hands.

The same thing can be said ...

The best internal teacher I've ever had and still have is Tim Cartmell. I talked with Tim about this thread yesterday for about an hour.

Tim wrote a book called "Effortless Combat Throws." The brillance of this work is not the throws, but the small essays he writes in the back of the book. The ...