Shak Out

A number of us spent a long time working with a system that is known for having that kind of post-fa jin shake in its techniques and forms. And by known for, we mean viciously mocked by practitioners from other systems. Practitioners who felt they had the real deal by virtue of the fact they didn’t overtly move their limbs or body, or wobble (for want of a better term) in any way after issuing an aggressive strike. If you’re struggling to visualise it, it is not unlike that rotational motion of the mantis claw you find in Northern Mantis systems.

Whilst there was nothing visual going on post-technique with these practitioners of self declared superior systems, there was no doubt that there was some internal shaking going on of the organs, particularly their [no doubt superior] brains in their skull. Which of course would not remain superior for long if they constantly fa jin themselves.

Whilst this post fa-jin shake is a fairly crude safety net, at least the safety net was there. And whilst it was mocked for being a method for showing off internal power, and the degree to which it was an “internal” style was also attacked, it is not without utility to physically draw a graph in the air that plots power against relaxation.

Pro tip; if you don’t want to waste your life don’t spend it on forums debating what internal means. Come to us for the wackiest most out there definition you’ll find and strap in for a wild ride.