I was thinking about the number of Asian martial arts styles and moves inspired by animals, their behaviour, hoe they move, the myths and folklore about them.
So I thought I'd 'invent' a martial art based on my own experience of Wa Do Ryu karate and the animals that were familiar to my Ancestors, here in the British Isles.
The style is called Tawel Grym, Welsh for 'Quiet Strength'. This move is inspired by the kata Pinan Nidan, and stepping forward in the Gyakazuki stance.
Bear Fords The River.
One day Bear needed to cross a river, swollen with spring rain. He stepped into the water on his hind legs, slightly more than shoulder width apart. With each step his foot moved in a braod circle, pushing against the current and sweeping to check for submerged stones that may be loose, or would trip him. His forelegs were held in front, to maintain balance and maintain his Ki. By moving carefully, deliberately, being centred and grounded, in contact with the earthas he pushed through the current, Bear successfully forded the river.
So I thought I'd 'invent' a martial art based on my own experience of Wa Do Ryu karate and the animals that were familiar to my Ancestors, here in the British Isles.
The style is called Tawel Grym, Welsh for 'Quiet Strength'. This move is inspired by the kata Pinan Nidan, and stepping forward in the Gyakazuki stance.
Bear Fords The River.
One day Bear needed to cross a river, swollen with spring rain. He stepped into the water on his hind legs, slightly more than shoulder width apart. With each step his foot moved in a braod circle, pushing against the current and sweeping to check for submerged stones that may be loose, or would trip him. His forelegs were held in front, to maintain balance and maintain his Ki. By moving carefully, deliberately, being centred and grounded, in contact with the earthas he pushed through the current, Bear successfully forded the river.
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