John Said It was simply that I paddled "At one with the kayak", and seemed to use no energy to surf, paddle and turn. Once I noticed that I was using the water's dynamics properly, I started to analyse my mindset, and realised that I was actually thinking about Jiu Jitsu and Judo, martial arts that I started a couple of years ago. The principles of using energy from another source, either water or an opponent, to achieve the required goal, are similar in both paddling and some martial arts. John, I could not agree with you more. A few years ago I was investigating as to whether or not I wanted to start Kung Fu and the instructor was explaining how body dynamics and Wing Chun works in the exact same way I explain how body dynamics and paddling works. I now find myself incorporating the body dynamics of Kung Fu with my paddling instruction in an effort to teach my students the best way to use their body to transfer their energy to the boat and paddle. Jeffrey Bingham /FLL *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Dec 23 2007 - 05:00:57 PST
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