Through experiments where the results are concrete we can see more clearly what occurs when, for instance, we react with tension or lack of commitment.

These experiments are meant as tools or reminders for daily life problems or potential conflicts and can show us better ways of acting when presented with these problems. While the experiments themselves are interesting and beneficial we must "take them to the street" and put them into action. A tool, which is never practiced with or used, becomes a "toy."

Our martial training is also a form of experiment or tool, which must also be put into practice in our daily life. If we train to block, trick, overpower or unbalance our opponent then we will attempt this, lets say, with ones boss. Will this really work? Perhaps we can overcome a particular conflict with our boss using these methods but it will most likely result in bad feelings, collision or termination in the future.

Do we want to resolve a conflict with our kids or partners using tricks or power or guilt? These methods will also most likely result in bad feelings and later conflicts. Using our own balance and calmness to face potential problems has proved to be a more positive way to resolve conflict.

We tend to use other tools to deal with conflict. Collision (tension) and avoidance (denial) are two major tools that most people reach for rather quickly. Through training we can put these negative tools further back in our bag and ultimately (through non use) see them very rarely if not at all.

Relax Completely:

When mind actively calms, the body naturally releases all stress and tension. In keeping one point, mind and body relax completely.

Extend Ki:

Extending Ki is to utilize our living power to the fullest extent. By focusing our mind and body, we can have a healthy and vigorous life.