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Although these styles were diverse in expression – the underlying and underpinning Daoist worldview remained essentially the same. Although distinct from modern medical knowledge – Daoist thinking represents the height of human endeavour from a far earlier age. Indeed, even today elements of Daoist thinking and methodology appear to overlap with that of modern medicine – and contribute extensively toward the functioning of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
Hereford is the place where the (professional) 22nd Special Air Service (SAS) has its military base and airfield. Many men in this area either have been in the British Army – or are members of the ‘V’ (‘Volunteer’) Squadron of the SAS. This is a ‘Territorial Army’ (TA) Unit in the 22nd SAS that allows local men to try ‘Selection’ and if successful – join this highly elite group of men. Believe or not – there are individuals out there who are not in the British Army (and have never been in the military) and yet are physically and psychologically tough enough to meet this challenge!
I have added a post regarding an extraordinary event that happened recently in China (click on the above link)! This all evolves around ‘Influencers’ and the pettiness of the Internet! Bear in mind that until 1911 – the Chinese people psychologically and physically inhabited a feudal system which maintained a rigid law and order through the management of an often brutal Justice System that seldom forgave and always meted-out the severest of punishments! Chinese culture is deeply rooted in martial practice and self-control – but here we see a complete loss of the latter and inappropriate application of the former!
Raw bones must be strengthened through constant and debilitating impact, and striking must be designed (and delivered) through a bare hand, foot, elbow, knee or head, etc, to strike through and directly into the nervous system – so that the neural network is immediately paralysed! The groin area must be ‘de-sensitised’ through continuous striking, and balance must be firmed-up through continuous pushing and pulling! The head and neck must be positioned so that the striking limb of the opponent is ‘hurt’ by the recoil received when the skull is used in the correct self-defence orientation! No amount of reading Mein Kampf or acting in a deviant ‘gay’ manner will instil these abilities in the mind (and body) of the average fascist.
His punching combinations are fast, fluid, well-timed and accurate – whilst his evasive upper body movement and lower body footwork is both precise and compact! He skilfully makes the opponent miss whilst always staying in range to counter continuously. His fast (combination) hitting is reminiscent of that seen within advanced Chinese gongfu practice – particularly when Zhang Zhilei initiates exchanges! I suspect that somewhere in his training background lies the Internal Martial Arts of China! As he progresses through the ranks, he stoically faces the racist disdain he encounters in the West – and lets his ability and ever-growing tally of victories speak for themselves! Indeed, although 39 years old at the writing of this article – this might work for him in a sport that is usually merciless in its treatment of older competitors! Chinese martial tradition and culture possesses an entirely different approach to interpreting the ageing process!
After feeding the squirrels and the pigeons in the Old Cemetery of St Nicholas Church – Sutton – we practiced some stance work from our
SANGHA KOMMUNE (SSR) 