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BLACK PANTA
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04-22-2004, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by monkeypalm
i have a question... how much do you emphasise on relaxation and how much is developing muscle for generating power?
Well relaxing is key in Kung Fu. Shoulders have to be relaxed, and you shouldn't tense up making youself stiff and rigid (something I still struggle with). Generating power in kung fu is not focused on muscle power really. The power comes from your centre. I comes from various methods and techniques. If you fight with brute strength against a trained individual, you will more than likely end up loosing the fight. I am at work I remind you all again so I hope this short answer, satisfies your question.
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