Pseudoscience? Why the Hop? Taichi Seizing Na Explained in Physical and Neuromuscular Control Terms!

#BeWhole #Taijiquan #Seize
Special thanks to Damo Mitchell (damomitchell.com/) for the cameo appearance!
Why do people hop when skilled force (Jin) and unusual power is applied to them with Internal Arts? Why do they also appear stuck and powerless? The underlying phenomenon that makes both these outcomes possible is called Na, or seizing in Taijiquan. Here is a brief introduction to the fascinating world of neuromuscular control and biomechanics involved in the Internal Arts seizing skill (Na Jin for TaiChi folks). In this video, Joey Nishad questions the concept of center of gravity and challenges attempts at explaining the complex interactions of the human body with the physical world based on rigid body mechanics. Glimpse into the intricate principles behind interacting with opponents to seize them, including the importance of understanding their comprehension of your neuromuscular control and why it matters. Learn about the significance of postural stability, force generation, and balance in maintaining Integrated Movement and Full Body Power. Finally, some sanity into the realm of Na Jin, a skill that allows practitioners to seize opponents by manipulating multidimensional force vectors.
0:00 - Do we even need gravity?
0:13 - Understanding Center of Gravity
0:59 - Perceptual Models vs Physical Reality
2:02 - The Complexity of the Human Body
3:08 - Internal Arts and Neuromuscular Control
3:43 - The Phenomenon of Na in Taijiquan
4:47 - Applying Forces and Seizing Control
5:52 - Illustrated Na
6:18 - Magic vs Physics
7:05 - More Na Jin by the Infamous Damo Mitchell
7:22 - The Role of Torques and Force Vectors
8:05 - The Most Important Neuromuscular Skills
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Om Namah Shivaya!

[@scandaglio]

Lots of insights to ponder, packed into a concise engaging presentation
Thank you very much for sharing

[@bewholeyoga]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed 🤗 Was thinking about doing this for a while, but took quite some effort to make the overall discussion into a concise video share worthy. 🙏

[@rojalinidalei2913]

Thank

[@Dan53196]

This was the absolute best description I’ve ever heard. Very lucid and cogent. Thank you 🙏

[@bewholeyoga]

You are most welcome. Thank you for watching 🙏

[@fangjian]

I second that

[@AlexanderSamarth]

Very clear, brother! Thanks for sharing these insights.
Alexander

[@bewholeyoga]

🙏🙏🙏 Glad you enjoyed brother 🤗

[@Heruthelegend]

Clear and concise 🙏

[@bewholeyoga]

🙏🙏🙏

[@stumobile6848]

Some very interesting points, and well explained and demonstrated. Being very noodly myself, I'd love to experience what Damo was demonstrating

[@bewholeyoga]

You are welcome! It is definitely worth experiencing 🤗

[@777RAD777]

Love this one! Once again, nice to hear you say stuff I've been thinking about hahah

[@bewholeyoga]

🤗🙏

[@tonbonthemon]

So the hop is a result of not being able to handle "unusual power" due to lack of understanding... I thought it was something people trained to avoid falling and getting boo boos 🤔
Still haven't hopped a day in my life, maybe one day I'll feel this "unusual power".

[@bewholeyoga]

👍👍👍

[@stumobile6848]

I've pushed hands (badly) many times with people in the style of tai chi I do, and have never had anyone hop. But when I pushed with my brother in-law who practices another style I had him somehow hoppng across the lounge, so I think there is an element of training it with some people

[@OttoEmPortugal]

Very interesting point of view.
To be honest, i've never considered thinking about gravity this way but man, it really changed my perspective.
Keep it up!!

[@bewholeyoga]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏

[@beenright5115]

I enjoyed this explanation. I suppose different lineages specialize in generating different types of force, and the hopping is one of them

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

🙏

[@sayedshaker7243]

Thanks for this unusual explanation!
Can you please make a video with the subject of your advice on how to start the training journey in Interal arts! Lets say which direction you should take if you want to be a healer a martial artist or just for spiritual purposes

[@bewholeyoga]

Sure, thank you for watching. I'll see what I can do 🙏

[@MonacoBlast66]

Could you also make a video explaining breathing into the bones themselves? I've also read that the speed of the mind can alter the meaning of space/time, so a video on this would also be great! The ultra-fast wave-like unit of Jing must be examined as it will eventually create a singularity. Go, Joey!!! @@bewholeyoga

[@pierrebridenne8870]

Thanks from France Sir !

[@bewholeyoga]

You are most welcome! Glad you enjoyed 🙏

[@DragonIndigo]

The question is, the process makes you able to do this? Or you must train specifically for this?

[@bewholeyoga]

Great question, I don't personally train for this specifically because it is a side effect, if you will, of the process I cultivate myself. Depending on what is being cultivated, it may or may not be a direct result with little additional actions involved. 🤗🙏

[@DragonIndigo]

@@bewholeyoga thnx for the answer Joey, I like your videos content, keep it up mate

[@bewholeyoga]

@@DragonIndigo cheers mate! 🤗🙏

[@rex_everything]

🎉

[@zawatcher3029]

Really? So this guy is one of the expert. Yeah, this is life, what makes it more interesting is that most people just react to "Life" without actually really "Living" and it's a LOL! 🤣🤣🤣

[@bewholeyoga]

😅😅😅