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The thing with the theory of Changes is that it's pretty much built into every aspect of native Chinese thought and life.
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This makes complete sense. I was shortsighted in asking the question because I saw it only from a western perpective.
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The concepts are built into the martial arts influenced by them and, in fact, many excellent Chinese martial artists throughout history were illiterate.
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"Feeling" the art, knowing it in a way that is beyond words to me is the highest level of understanding. No book can at all teach you the truth behind the arts. Good reminder!
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The works of Sun Lutang, who influenced all of the Big Three internal arts, are another good example of a scholarly take on Chinese martial arts.
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Looks like I have a book search or three to do.
Great post Hammerhead!
cheers,
-bamboo