Why Wouldn't A Good Athlete Be Good In The Martial Arts

[HighKick]

What specifically are you disagreeing with?

That water reduces the need for a stable base. It makes it harder to stay stable because it will 'push' on you more compared to standing on the ground surrounded by air.

 

[windwalker099]

Again, if you want to see a dance of balance watch a bunch of people trying to wade in marginally rough surf. You'll see people who can't avoid being knocked over onto their butts to very stable, balanced people who seem like they are Godzilla entering Tokyo Bay, and they often got that balance by doing that a lot.

Not understanding the comparisons.

The "dance of balance" in water differs from balance on land. Water reduces weight-bearing, alters proprioception, and forces reactive adjustments to external forces rather than improving self-generated stability..

The best ways to train balance focus on engaging the body's natural ability to respond to gravity, weight shifts, and ground contact. Water supports the body, reducing the need for muscles to stabilize against gravity.