#self-training

[ronnansink-blog]

Taikiken was introduced to Japan by Kenichi Sawai, who studied under Yiquan founder, Wang Xiangzhai. Extended Essay on the 2012 Remastered Taikiken Kihon for Self-Training Taikiken is a unique internal martial arts system that emphasizes the harmony of mind, body, and the natural environment. Rooted in Chinese Yiquan philosophy and further developed in Japan, Taikiken offers a method of training that transcends mere physical exercise. Instead, it hones an innate connection to one’s surroundings—known as “the Feel”—and brings practitioners closer to a state of natural awareness. The 2012 remastered Taikiken Kihon for self-training is a comprehensive set of fundamental movements designed to deepen this connection while cultivating physical power, stability, and mental clarity. 1. The Essence of Taikiken Taikiken was introduced to Japan by Kenichi Sawai, who studied under the famous Yiquan founder, Wang Xiangzhai. Sawai adapted and refined Yiquan principles, naming his art Taikiken, which can be translated to “Mind-Body Fist” or “Body-Spirit Fist.” The central focus is on developing ki (vital energy) and uniting mind and body through simple yet profound exercises. Unlike many external martial arts, Taikiken relies on deep sensitivity training, where the practitioner works to directly perceive and harmonize with inner energy as well as the environment. 2. The 2012 Remastered Kihon for Self-Training The “2012 Remastered Kihon” refers to a structured yet flexible curriculum designed to serve both beginners and advanced practitioners. These exercises are distilled from decades of martial wisdom, maintaining Taikiken’s core ideals while polishing each technique for modern-day practice. The kihon (basic exercises) typically emphasize: Standing Postures (Ritsuzen) Standing in stillness, focusing on breath and alignment. This foundational practice builds internal strength and heightens awareness. Walking Exercises (Shili) Slow, deliberate movements that train balance, coordination, and the transition of energy through the body. Dynamic Drills (Hakkei) Explosive exercises to harness internal power and project it externally in a focused manner. Sensitivity Drills (Push Hands Adaptations) Although Taikiken has its own interpretations, the core idea is to remain responsive and adaptable, sensing an opponent’s energy and intention. Through these kihon drills, self-training becomes both a meditative and energetic journey. By continuously refining posture, breath, and mental focus, the practitioner begins to experience subtle shifts in awareness, culminating in a deeper sense of harmony with oneself and the environment. 3. The Mind-Body Connection One of the most profound aspects of Taikiken practice is the emphasis on mind-body integration. Rather than relying solely on muscle strength, the focus is on directing one’s internal energy in alignment with the body’s natural structure. This fosters: Improved Coordination: Each movement is initiated from the center, allowing energy to flow smoothly from the legs, through the torso, and into the arms. Enhanced Mental Clarity: The meditative quality of Taikiken, particularly in ritsuzen standing, leads to calmer thought processes and increased focus. Stress Reduction: By bringing the mind to rest within the body, Taikiken training naturally helps dissipate tension, promoting relaxation even as the physical body becomes stronger. This unique synergy of meditation and physical engagement is what grants Taikiken its deep transformative power. Over time, practitioners develop a heightened intuition and sensitivity to their own body, as well as to the subtle cues of the environment or training partners.

[dailyheavymedic]

day 41

[asha-mage]

MDZS AU where Jiang Cheng realizes that Lan Sizhui is the Wen orphan that Wei Wuxian took care off during the Burial Mounds arc, decides that's close enough to qualify him as Nephew, declares that no Nephew of His (much less a surrogate son of Wei Wuxian's) is going to be raised in the Cloud Recedes, and immediately launches into a custody battle with Lan Wangji.

But since neither Jiang Cheng or Lan Wangji can acknowledge that Sizuhi has any connection to Wei Wuxian, both begin steadfastly and stubbornly insisting that he is a Cultivator of peerless potential and skill and he belongs in their sect thank you very much, and would clearly be very unhappy in the other's. This confuses the hell out of the already mystified Cultivation world, who had barely adjusted yet to gossiping about Sizhui being Wangji's illegitimate child by mysterious love affair.

(Eventually the common consensus in the rumor mills is that both JC and LW where in love with Sizhui's mother and both believe themselves to be Sizhui's real father.)

(LW couldn't care less what gossips say, but JC has to bite his tongue till it bleeds to avoid telling anyone the truth in a fit of anger.)

(It was Nie Huaisang who put that rumor out in the first place, partly to troll JC, partly because, in a way, it's a little true.)

[sunderwight]

Shen Yuan strikes me as someone who doesn't know how to live very well.

I don't mean that he doesn't know how to have a good time or celebrate life. I mean he is always thinking about his death, evading death, or how he's going to die, and planning most of his life around it. He does this like it's a habit. He avoids thinking about his impact on others and he tends to see more meaning in the "good" ways that he could die (and threat in the "bad" ways he could die) than in what he has to offer by living.

But he doesn't want to die. He's not particularly suicidal. He has a healthy survival instinct, not just a reflex but in terms of the big picture as well. He doesn't fantasize about his death, or about ceasing to exist.

He just seems really accustomed to framing everything about his life around his mortality with a degree of immediacy and concern that most young people don't usually have unless they are suicidal.

Hence the "oh yeah he almost certainly had a terminal illness or something near to that in his first life" vibes.

[science-lings]

I feel like ppl focus on Bruce training the robins to kick ass from a young age when that’s definitely not all that was. He had to teach them field medicine and how to pick locks and sneak around silently and how to notice things, sure he taught them how to hit things with sticks of multiple sizes, but he also taught them how to grapple around and land from a fall.

They probably had intimidation lessons and interrogation lessons and sessions where they just meditated for hours straight. They’re taught how to calm down civilians and to train their voices to sound different in costume and so many things that would make them the most terrifying children to live with.

Bruce is actively training them to be good at bothering him because they like trying out their new espionage skills at Galas and trying to sneak around him while he’s asleep to prank him.

When we think of training to be Robin it’s easy to think of sparring and gymnastics equipment when it’s fun to remember the other parts of it. Some days Bruce would probably just give the kids a Hunt a Killer box and a time limit.

[morphym37]

post ring era i almost wanted to give him black hair yknow why :)

ok black/greyish hair ver. under the cut

actually important bc "shadow of morgoth" 🖤

[red-garden]

Picture if you will, a Shen Yuan who upon entering the world of PIDW, decides he must focus on his martial skills to train Binghe to better survive the abyss. No cultivation, no qi, pure fists. He absolutely hates it at first but his adorable disciples say he looks cool and the praise is going to his head. When the Bai Zhan kids come looking for trouble, he fucking suplexes one.

When it comes time for seclusion in the caves, he handily subdues and and helps a deviating Liu Qingge. LQG doesn’t remember the fight after the fact, and does not believe that SQQ of all people could beat him hand to hand, regardless of what the gossip on the peaks is. He challenges SQQ to a spar- no weapons, no time limit, no mercy.

The peaks are freaking out. The war god vs Qing Jing’s brawler? SQQ has never beaten LQG in the past but he’s so different now, who knows what will happen!

A crowd gathers around the training field. SQQ and LQG stand in the middle of it, dressed down for a fight. When the bout begins, it’s hard to make either man’s movements- both are going too fast to see! As the fighters begin to slow, the moves becoming clearer… that can’t be right… SQQ is pushing the war god back?!

LQG can’t believe it. Not only is SQQ not resorting to tricks, he also keeps flashing this stunning sincere smile which MUST be some sort of special technique.

A combination grin and sweep to the leg and the war god goes down! SQQ is straddling him, forearm against his neck, panting hard. LQG is tomatoe red- definitely from the exertion and NOTHING ELSE.

The crowd erupts- some cheering, most shouting in confusion. SQQ gets up, offering LQG and hand and clapping him on the shoulder. ‘Nice fight!’ He says, as true as the sun rises in the east with his eyes in happy crescents, sweat on his brow, pink dusting his cheeks.

LQG qi deviates right there on the field.

[demaparbat-hp]

Izumi (steambaby) sketches.

[babyanimalgifs]

We're working on it

(Source)

[equill]

Sukea stuff

Extra: realization

It’s been a while

Panel 1: smile

Comic 2: Caught red handed

you’re his son

Extra: conversation

he just picking on him

Comic 3: You’re grounded.

[kenchann]

my delusions (❤´艸｀❤)

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Lan Wangji Goes To Lotus Pier AU: Part 5: Flip Slip.

(Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 4.5)

[brainrotcharacters]

the man trained by the shimotsuki since childhood, the mind behind the three sword style, the demon pirate hunter, vice captain of the Strawhat Pirates,

easily stopped with a hand on his shoulder by his captain (currently in a silly hungry vibe)

[somewhereincairparavel]

'i hate jason grace because he thought he was worthy enough to compete with percy' I'm sorry have y'all SEEN jason. this man defeated a TITAN without weapons and his bare hands to the point the titan wanted to rise from the UNDERWORLD with the help of a GODDESS to seek vengeance over him. I think we can cut him slack for having some well deserved self respect bc I'd brag too wtf

[thereweredragonshere]

I feel like Hiccup would try to pet a bear. His thought process is “Well I trained a night fury, I can become friends with a bear!” Meanwhile Astrid is yelling at him not to go near the bear.

If not friend why friend shaped

[crumb-crumblet-s-crumbington]

military training