Enrique Gili is a freelance writer covering Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (A righteous warrior capable of delivering a serious ass kicking when necessary has its orgins in the practices of Eastern religion. Sitting in mediative state contemplating enlightnement can take a toll on the body so monks developed a form of martial arts, Kung Fu. Disciples of the Shaolin temple believe meditation clears the mind, preparing it for purer action. But a weak or sick body hinders clarity of thought. Kung fu, by building the body, complements meditation.
Meanwhile, researchers at Stanford University quantify the power power unleashed by a Tai Chi master. Chen Xiang's lightning fast moves will be compared to a computer's projections of a human's ideal biomechanical movement, as well as those of a tai chi novice, potentially revealing detailed and nuanced information about the heights that the very controlled thought behind tai chi can propel the body to achieve. (San Jose Mercury)
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just like this master
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEDaCIDvj6I
Posted by: Kevin | May 6, 2007 11:47 PM