windwalker099
3rd Black Belt
I have found that what people often dismiss as BS is something they have not yet experienced. Once experienced, it is no longer considered BS.It’s hard to sus out the BS in a video
I spent a large part of my life disproving others' ideas about CMA through Tibetan White Crane. Challenging the prevailing notion that "CMA didn't look like what was practiced when applied.
Looking back, I realize that this effort was somewhat "pointless." However, it helped me develop by interacting with many different styles and stylists. This process allowed me to understand my limitations and identify areas for improvement.
With what is called IMA , I find a similar situation. The difference now is that I recognize the futility of arguing about it with others on the internet.
The internal harmonies cannot be experienced without the physical realities of the three external
It is said "from outside to inside, from inside to outside"
Those who went through or are going through this process can have a discussion on it because they're speaking from the same framework, not trying to prove or disprove the framework.
They for the most part can agree and resonate with either videos or experiences
written about.
Getting past the "prove it" or it's "Wuxia"
This board
Obviously has some long time and highly skilled practitioners
with very good conversation's on many levels.
Even with disagreements, it's informative , offering food for thought as to what or why there is disagreement..
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