“Circle Corrections” Online Video Trailer

I found this video very helpful related to the concept of creating “space” by maintaining 2 points and stretching, arching, concaving the body proportionally in relation to size of push. It seems this allows Master Chen to reduce the force to a manageable level where he can match, creating a center. Once a rotational axis is established as “point of reference” it seems as if the perpendicular “plane” (or at least the illusion of one, almost like having a third leg behind you) can be maintained by the subtle shifting of the center axis’s so the opponent can never make him into a flat one dimensional plane. Power is always diverted directly down through the feet to the ground. I would imagine if this axis were a “dot” in dantien instead of a “line” it would add even more flexibility, manueverability, and dimensionality to it. In the “Horse Stance” mini lesson video Master Chen explains in more detail the switching between center axis and the two kua and let’s us see very clearly visually what is going on and how the joint rotations in this area create opportunity to make space to utilize switching. Many, many other important points in these videos as well!

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