Fighting in forms

In avoiding all the side discussions on the value of forms and to answer the original question, as best I can understand what you are asking, I would say.........

• you need to understand what the martial application is behind the move
• what and where the intended target is in every move
• make every strike with intention - like you are actually hitting someone AND as if it was a real combat situation. This includes more than the actual strike but also things like eye focus when you strike the "target" and if you are supposed to yell something at any point, do it with utter ferocity, not half-ed.

-aaradia

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I must not fear.Fear is the mind-killer.Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.I will face my fear.I will permit it to pass over me & through me.& when it has gone I will turn to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.Only I will remain.F.Herbert

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“	Originally Posted By: WraithAlcon On multiple accounts, I have seen experts remark that the masters that had the best application and understanding of technique had the "ugliest" and most awful looking forms around.	”

That reminds me of how our instructors in push hands classes have said that the most boring looking matches are often the ones where people are applying the best tai chi principles and skills.

-aaradia

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I must not fear.Fear is the mind-killer.Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.I will face my fear.I will permit it to pass over me & through me.& when it has gone I will turn to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.Only I will remain.F.Herbert