Spirals

I've mentioned previously, how Water Qi moves in Yin Vortexes and Mind Qi prefers the linear. What I've discovered from root chakra adventuring, is that Draconic energy Spirals. As a result.....the Red Palm Scripture is expressed in spirals. This is common tech in many schools, around the world (Silat, Bagua, Taichi....etc). If your working with spirals, on a small or large level, your tapping into Dragon Qi. 

Still, I've only been able to peak behind the curtain.....in order to practically apply this tech, I need a lot more training. There's this vision, I keep having of doing a palm strike and spirals coming out of my palm.....makes sense....but It's just a vision....I can't quite do it yet. I had some insights into practicing spiral fu with trees and creating a mutually beneficial feedback loop. My youth was filled with tons of Tree-Gong.....but never with this particular intent. Once I wrap my head around, this "Spiral-Tree Tech", I'll report back. 

Martial Skill

Every martial artist, always questions his skill level and it can be difficult to gauge.....but a good rule of thumb is (IMO)....the more force you require to execute....the lower your skill level. So, if a situation requires 10 units of strength to resolve....a skilled martial artist will never go beyond or below....he will use the minimum amount of power necessary. Stiff movements, poorly directed force, overt power-struggles (power vs power)....these are examples of bleeding off more energy than necessary. Plug all the holes in your martial fu....I mentioned some methods in my Shadow Tech blog.  

I also see this, as the natural progression from hard to soft martial style.....the greater your skill.....the less physical strength required to break your enemy. Maintaining energy reserves is key.....especially if your outnumbered or in a fight that drags. I've been studying for awhile.....but still struggle with this principle....losing control of emotions, applying too much force....etc. One of my most potent memories.....was carelessly lobbing a heel kick at a sparring partner and accidentally splitting his head open (dude needed stitches). Not a good time.....always be cognizant of intent, power and strategy. 

It is at this point of going deep into "Soft Power", that Internal Martial Arts and Qi starts to rear its mysterious head. I ranted about this in previous blogs on the Red Palm Scripture and Palm Chi.....I think this is a massive obstacle for most warriors. As men, all are instincts tell us to be "hard", "stiff" and "brutal" in application of force......but higher level skill......means running in the opposite direction. As Relaxation, Breath and Qi are integrated.....its another dead zone.....where you go back to white belt and the skill ceiling is so high.....its unfathomable. I'm encountering this abyss right now.....it's both exciting and frustrating. 

To give an example.....I noted a correlation between Palm Chi and Thievery. The Thief needs hands that are: relaxed, subtle, never forceful and slip in and out of the tiniest crack in there victim's awareness. High level martial arts....... subtle and appears "effortless".  

On the topic of "energy leaks", I noted in previous posts, how my initial foray into Dragon Mantra work, was tinted by "Hot Blooded Youth" characteristics. Now, that I'm a bit deeper down the rabbit hole....much of the blood-lust has tempered. I occasionally have outbursts....but for the most part....I'm calm as stone.....I believe spiral tech, is helpful for cooling the volatility. 
 
Dragon Notes

I fell back into one of my favorite manga, Histories Strongest Disciple: Kenichi. If your into martial arts and have a wacky sense of humor, its a good time. The entire manga, low-key, about Body Tempering. I thought I might be able to write more on Body Tempering soon....but it'll take me a year of training, to give a significant dissertation on the topic. Anticipate several blogs, maybe by June or July, 2026. 

Lady Death (comic) and Sakaki (Kenichi character), both off draconic power. Rambo 4 (2008), all Root chakra energy, law of the jungle, survival of the fittest....etc. If you've got the stomach for loads of blood and guts....its a helluva good film.  

Tendrils of the Root chakra, ascend to the highest of Heavens and the deepest of Hells.....still not sure how this is possible....need more time to study.  

Chi Balls, its a type of healing tech embedded in the Red Palm Scripture....I'm not particularly skilled yet...need more practice. 

Part of the Dragon Mantra fortifies internal strength....this has given me a renewed appreciation for the internal organs and all the different properties within. There are so many mysteries to the organ circuit.....it'll take me many years to unravel.