Students are reviewing ‘Rolling the Pearl’ (RTP) posture with shifting laterally as a method to develop whole body power. After completing the shifting exercises, they have to drill RTP with our linear walking methods. The more practice performed regularly; the more skilled gained in the movements. In effect, they are developing kung fu, work completed over time. At this point in the training, speed is not a prerequisite of the student’s development. However, what practices are required are correct biomechanics and the awareness to recall sense memories at will in the aid to execute the posture. In other words, where the mind goes, the qi will follow. The same internal methods are eventually applied to circle walking.
Internal energy, Mindfulness, Qi & Skill
