| Slow down to speed up [message #13] |
Thu, 13 August 2009 11:08  |
 Mel Elmer
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I have been noticing lately that some of the techniques I have been doing, I have been rushing through... I have been making a concerted effort to "slow down" and work on the specifics of each technique that I am working on by myself or with students. And be very precise. Then work to go through it a bit faster, and then at regular speed. Isometric work has come very much in handy here as well. Has anyone else had any specific things they are doing to work on precision and focus in their techniques?
Melinda Elmer
melinda.elmer@gmail.com
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| Re: Slow down to speed up [message #17 is a reply to message #13 ] |
Sat, 15 August 2009 22:03  |
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We've done this with forms. Starting off with each technique lasting about 10 seconds, and then 5, and then a bit faster, and then regular speed.
I've mainly had the focus be on the starting and ending points, especially stances. But it would be interesting and challenging as well to focus on the transitions.
Often when we do this we'll include a "movie" form. The exercise is to do one of the forms as if it were the epic fight scene in a martial arts movie. Not formal. No rules. Just a free overly-dramatic expression. Thinking in terms of precision, there are some techniques that become very precise and others that just turn into transitions, but it tends to be unique for each person.
I hadn't thought about that with the emphasis on precision, but it does lead to some questions. What do you do precise or not? And why those moves?
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| Re: Slow down to speed up [message #18 is a reply to message #17 ] |
Mon, 17 August 2009 11:03 |
Mel Elmer
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Good points. I like the "movie" idea. That makes it fun.
In terms of precision... I think starting out with the preparations and the finish points and any important "in between" moves. ie - on side kick, a high strong knee preparation and being precise with that, then while extending focusing on a precise foot position, then a full extension, and coming back to the precise preparation and then down in just the right place to start the next technique.
I have found I am learning about all the "in between" moves, and how important it is for those to be exactly where you want them to be and where they are supposed to be.
Melinda Elmer
melinda.elmer@gmail.com
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