The Aiki Singularity: Transformative Power by S. E. Meredith

Author:S. E. Meredith [Meredith, S. E.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: See Otter Books
Published: 2016-12-18T05:00:00+00:00

The Tai Chi foot raise 'Separate Foot' can be used as a frontward-angled, soft and relaxed kick that integrates well with the Cat Step Shiko. Arms may be relaxed at sides as in the basic Cat Step Shiko.

Friction Step Shiko

Yi Quan (意拳) is a 20th century adaptation of classical Xingyiquan, derived from ideas passed down in the same lineage as my traditional Xingyiquan. One classical theme that Yiquan picked up on nicely is the ‘friction step’ found in some forms of Baguazhang and other internal arts. The Yi Quan version is extremely simple. You merely raise one foot and, slowly and gently, circle it forward, sideways, backward and finally forward again on the inside.

The idea is to keep the bottom surface of your shoe just barely grazing the floor, so that it would almost create some scraping or friction if you applied any pressure. This can obviously be the basis of yet another shiko adaptation where one or more such circles take the place of a single leg lift (shiko Stage 1) on one side. After your circle(s) you would replace the foot with the additional stages of the Cat Step Protocol (contact, relax), feel the Cat Step Surge, then load and continue with the other leg. Alternate back and forth. This is a very powerful lower body energy cultivation practice.

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