Radical 25-1水Shuǐ, water
We can see the water that flows in the stream. As well
as the main current, there are signs of the spray on each side. This symbolises
water 水Shuǐ.
Water is a fundamental element for life. Water flows
down from the mountain and nourishes everything on the land.
When water comes up against a rock, it adapts its form
and encircles it.
水形步 Shuǐ xíng bù “to move
your feet like flowing water” means to avoid and use a circular motion in order
to overcome an attack. We use this movement in order to have an advantage, to avoid
danger and protect ourselves.
In Shou Bo,
Taiji and Ba Gua training, it is of fundamental importance to be able “to move
your feet like flowing water”. It means
a fighter is calmer and therefore more relaxed. He or she has a greater range
of techniques, changes of direction and better reaction to his or her opponent’s
attack.
©兒童手搏文創Kids Shou Bo Arte Cultura & Saggezza Cinese Elaborated by M°Dante Basili /M°Stefano Danesi Translated by Neil Berry
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