Yes, exactly!!! It benefits the same way lifting very small weights and performing exercise slowly does. Many body builders swear by this slow, low weight method and when you do it, you quickly understand why.

It takes age out of the equation. By adding mental and spiritual toughness, (adding the ...

Yes. I think I understand what you mean but like refreshing. A mental pause. Yes. I was thinking more along the lines of holding a horse stance, if shallow, for a long, long time with hands raised at mouth level, concentrating on slow breathing. This is somewhat meditative without movement though I ...

There is an aspect of training often overlooked by practitioners; internal development. Internal practice is no less physical though it taps different resources, mental and spiritual, where the battle is quietly fought over ones inner demons for toughness or tenacity. It's a different kind of ...

It's nice to still be around.

I'm still working hard, still at Gin Soon, and like to think I've developed some (wisdom anyway). I practice regularly and still possess an unshakeable purist view of the martial arts. I do an occasional practice Sanchin and derive insight from it.

My lifestyle flies ...

Happy New Year!

I haven't been by in a while but bolstered by the January 1 "Reality Check". It's a very well stated commentary on the state of things and in appreciation of the solid traditional systems, values and training.

You need to build on a strong foundation for any art. With a solid ...