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Root.
By kingoftheforest - 07-15-2008 03:48 PM
Originally Posted at: Deluxe Forums
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One of the basic starting points in most martial arts and especially in CMA's is having a strong root. Without a strong foundation a house cannot survive a storm. Without being rooted to the ground a tree will blow over in the wind.
Having a strong root is essential for not being pushed over by the power of incoming strikes i.e. punches, kicks, shoulder strikes and hip strikes. Having a strong root improves balance and also helps in achieving better foot work.
Some styles of martial arts like Karate or Aikido focus on more of a double weighting system, where weight is distributed on both legs, unless a kick is being throw, or the leg has to come up to assist in a throw.
Most internal styles like Bagua, or Hsing Yi use a floating root. Where it may seem like there is weight on the lead leg as well as the rear leg it is actually what's known as a "false" stance. This means that the front leg has very little to no weight on it but the illusion of weight makes it a trap. The opponent may move in not expecting a stomp or shin kick to be thrown so quickly by a seemingly weighted leg.
Postures are used to develop this root. Horse stance is a posture that is used to develop the double weighted root, while postures such as single leg flying crane, or iron butterfly are used to develop floating root.
Strong legs are necessary to any martial artists and holding these postures at various heights can help develop strength and power for various attacks and defenses, as well as aid in the act of throwing an opponent. Also holding these postures develops the muscles in the legs used to generate power in kicks.
Having a solid root will also help when throwing strikes especially in internal martial arts where the entire body is used to power the arms and hands for attacks.
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By kingoftheforest - 07-15-2008 03:48 PM
Originally Posted at: Deluxe Forums
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One of the basic starting points in most martial arts and especially in CMA's is having a strong root. Without a strong foundation a house cannot survive a storm. Without being rooted to the ground a tree will blow over in the wind.
Having a strong root is essential for not being pushed over by the power of incoming strikes i.e. punches, kicks, shoulder strikes and hip strikes. Having a strong root improves balance and also helps in achieving better foot work.
Some styles of martial arts like Karate or Aikido focus on more of a double weighting system, where weight is distributed on both legs, unless a kick is being throw, or the leg has to come up to assist in a throw.
Most internal styles like Bagua, or Hsing Yi use a floating root. Where it may seem like there is weight on the lead leg as well as the rear leg it is actually what's known as a "false" stance. This means that the front leg has very little to no weight on it but the illusion of weight makes it a trap. The opponent may move in not expecting a stomp or shin kick to be thrown so quickly by a seemingly weighted leg.
Postures are used to develop this root. Horse stance is a posture that is used to develop the double weighted root, while postures such as single leg flying crane, or iron butterfly are used to develop floating root.
Strong legs are necessary to any martial artists and holding these postures at various heights can help develop strength and power for various attacks and defenses, as well as aid in the act of throwing an opponent. Also holding these postures develops the muscles in the legs used to generate power in kicks.
Having a solid root will also help when throwing strikes especially in internal martial arts where the entire body is used to power the arms and hands for attacks.
Read More...
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