Zheng Xin 正心 is the metaphysical state where one grades "the integrity of their being" based on their own conscious awareness. To the classic school of Daoist-driven IMA players, it's a transition where one goes from the state of Wuji to Taiji.
First stage of training: Mastering the Principles
ZhengXin originates from the integrated practice of these five IMA principles of Center, Relax, Ground (a combination of subprinciples- Alignment, Connect and Root), Calm and Whole.
What's center? The action of focusing one's intent into one's dan-tien.
What's relax, ground, calm and whole? When one is centered, the Qi in the dan tien will relax the body. Then, ground oneself by aligning the body by sinking the qi to the ground. The feets connect to the ground and begin to solidify a root. As that's occuring, one becomes calm and the qi fills the whole body. The intent must be the same. An "One to All" process.
There're four other integrated states of "One to All" process. Will touch on it later.
Start from the state of Wuji where there is absolute emptiness. As the practice of five principles slowly solidifies the mind, body and spirit into one unit , The next stage is increasing their state of Yauji (having extreme state) in order to achieve the Taiji state (supreme ultimate (extreme) state) . In reality, there're many grades of Taiji)
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Second stage of training: Securing the Feeling.
As one own Yauji (an "internal to external" feeling) increases, the greater one's own calmness spreads around one's settings. memory muscles are being developed. And silence prevails.
" ... The greater the feel, the greater the capability to produce "intent" internally (by touch or by visually), then ZhengXin is automatic. ...
@ some point he reaches the level of "Four Ounces Conquering the Thousand Lbs", the touch becomes intuitive.
The four steps to the ["Feeling"] process:
* Listen (Ting);
* Neutralize (Fai);
* Control (Na); and
* Release (as in fa-jing) Fa. (BGZ players prefer the word "shum" as in ["Extend and Search"]
Third Stage of training: Strategy and Tactics
Once one secures the feeling. He takes what's given (knowing the limitations of the situation) and makes the most of it through his intuitive feel (conscious awareness).
There're three states in terms of application:
* Fixed Frame; * Active Frame; and * Change Frame.
In each state, the sequence of ["principles, feeling and strategy/tactics"] are practiced continuously.
To secure a good level of mastery, it's about the [perfection of the practice] (by "conscious practice, ... practice ... practice") and having a good instructor to guide you through your practice.
Recently developed a mindmap that describes the "direct and indirect connections" between "the macro and micro states". Also included are a variety of practices (breathing, whole body focus, visualization, TCM, etc.) that elevates the IMA player from one state to another. It's also delineates some of the experiences that this Cardinal and other IMA players has encountered (while in the ZhengXin zone) .
/// Note to the beginners: if you/your teachers do not know the medical after-effects of incorrect practice. Also, how TCM connects to your training. This Cardinal suggests that you should find a better instructor. He/she's impeding your progress and stealing your money away. ///
When one's in a Zheng Xin zone, one leads not follow.
In IMA (i.e,, Taiji, Baguazhang) Tui Shou means Push Hands. where one develops body sensitivity by grabbing ang pushing your partner without losing your center of gravity.
In Zhengxin, Tui Shou means conscious interaction and feedback
Regardless of the game settings, when one interacts (while in their Zheng Xin state) with someone, hes/she's targeting their conscious state (Zheng Xin- integrity of being) which is a composite of the following: <Center, their state of relaxation, their groundness, their calmness and their wholeness>. Remove one of the five components, the "integrity of being" of the opposite principal will immediately decline .
[Subjugate the Dominant Paradigm] is the Dao of the Zheng Xin player.
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More details on this topic 'll be found in the future "Crimson Book".
For reference, recommend the following books:
* Center: The Power of Aikido;
* Red Gold (great book on Visualization);
* Translation of Chinese IMA books from Smiling Tiger Martial Arts;
* Doug Wiles series on Yang Style Taiji; and
* A CD rom collection of the Pa Kua Chang Journal from Plum Flower Press. (Fantastic set of reading material).
There're more books that this Cardinal recommends. Reading or blogging too much means one don't have time to practice. Suggest the readers to focus on the above set of reading text.
If you're an immediate IMA player, recommend the reading of a past entry on IMA pointers.
The objective of this entry is to emphasize the training of become internal, not in the art of combatting.
In terms of Close Quarters Negotiation (CQN), recommends the implementation of a highly experienced "legal eagle" as the spearhead.
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