Thoughts on "Motion"--continued

Execute with purpose...there must be meaning behind your moves, there must be intent...

Let not your moves be "superfluous," or "purely aesthetics" or without intent or "purposeful-less." These are examples of "wasted motion" in many regards, which in turn is wasted energy and time, and in combat these are not positives, they increase the probability of one being defeated.

The articulation of your weapons as well comes to mind:

·         Your hand in a punch, are you striking with the two major knuckles?  

·         Your foot in a kick; is it the ball, the heel, or the blade used and thus conveys clearly even what type of kick  it is?

For that matter:

·         Your footwork, blocks, parries, etc., all motion and movements should be clear, defined, and refined.

All these convey your will/desire—that is what “you,” desire to do to your opponent and cause to happen—these are conveyed through the display of execution. As is your retention, comprehension and understanding in regards to the principals and concepts of motion.

Your proper execution and articulation demonstrates as well depth, training, commitment, and devotion and sacrifice—for one does not  mature in regards to execution/motion, and graduate to a higher level without these qualities.