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What does it mean?
Use the opponent's energy rather than opposing it directly.
In plain terms
Move naturally and avoid strain.
What can you take from it?
Flow with forces instead of fighting them.

Where it applies

  • conflict
  • negotiation
  • exercise

Putting it to work

  • yield to pressure
  • move with the flow

Questions to consider

  • When do you struggle against the flow?
  • How can you be more spontaneous?

Another view

Sometimes direct action is required instead of flowing.

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