I must admit that when I first observed certain energetic
characteristics that emerge in the process of generating force within
karate technique I focused mainly on final stage of the movement (kime).
Even though I was aware of distinct phases within each technique I
didn’t realize the extent to which the direction of spiraling force
reflects the energy involved in the process and not just the mental
intention leading to kime. That somewhat imbalanced approach made me
miss crucial aspect of the energy transfer within the body, while
intense nature of kime itself and subtle character of mind/body
connection in general posed additional challenge. In my defense, I
believe it is reasonable for the scientific approach to involve some
trial and error.
Different pieces of the puzzle finally fit
together when I realized that the polarity of energy lines changes
during technique and is determined mainly by the nature of creating
energy within movement, the process which involves the use of the
ground. That means that muscular activation is always simultaneous with
formation of yang powerline regardless of which stage of completion the
technique is at or in which direction the body is moving.
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