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Splashing water in a bowl

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shizukalinka Posted messages 1666 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   -
Hello,
I've been pondering quite a bit about acquiring skills in martial arts, parkour, etc., because I would like to learn how to defend myself, to be stronger, and more cunning. I've been seriously considering ninjutsu for a while, but also aiming for a rather "traditional," "Shaolin" training, and while researching, I came across the exercise of hitting water in a bowl. It may sound strange but I don't think it's that odd. So I would like to know what ability I could gain from doing this and whether it's just a Shaolin myth or not. Thank you.

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    Chris 94 Posted messages 1937 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   7 536
     
    Hello,

    Are you interested in martial arts? Sign up for a club to get some serious training. The techniques are sophisticated, the movements precise; all of this can't be learned on your own, you need the trained and critical eye of a master to progress.

    And, before doing a job, you must understand its purpose and meaning. Striking a bowl of water can be a training exercise to hit very quickly and very hard while still being able to stop the movement instantly, just above the water without touching it... or something else.

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    People who fight may lose. People who don't fight have already lost.
    (Bertolt BRECHT)
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  3. olivierngoc Posted messages 1036 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   132
     
    Hello Iggis,

    I doubt that trying methods by hitting on every possible surface isn't an interesting idea.

    Why not sign up for martial arts classes?
    This way, you could meet interesting people and develop your social connections as well as your martial arts skills.

    Best regards,
    Olivier N.
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  6. Raymond PENTIER Posted messages 58213 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   17 482
     
    Hello Iggis.
    It's not a myth, but a precise technique that one should definitely not try to do alone; you wouldn’t learn trapeze flying or double somersaults by yourself, would you?
    I came across this warning, worth pondering: 
    Hardening work can lead to injuries and physical consequences; including microfractures (stress fractures) and joint rheumatism. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardening

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    Retirement is great! Especially in the Antilles... :-)
    Raymond (INSA, AFPA, CF/R)
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    1. Raymond PENTIER Posted messages 58213 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   17 482
       
      Martial arts do indeed make you stronger... but sneakier, right!
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      1. shizukalinka Posted messages 1666 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   635 > Raymond PENTIER Posted messages 58213 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         
        No, indeed, as it is a different state of mind...
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