The more relaxed the muscles are, the more energy can flow through the body. Using muscular tensions to try to 'do' the punch, or attempting to use brute force to knock someone over, will only work to opposite effect.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Relaxation allows better energy flow than tension or brute force.
- In plain terms
- Loose muscles let energy move better than tight ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay relaxed to use force efficiently.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel tension block you?
- How can relaxation improve your work?
Another view
Some tasks require deliberate tension.
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