Lower is Better

[vorcek]

Alright.. let me see if I can get this across right...

I've been told that I carry my 'power point' high in my body and that I should 'lower it'... when I asked what this means I couldn't get a good explaination.. I was told that it is more of a change in mental state than just bending my knees and lowering my center of gravity....

when I compare myself on video with other great players I can 'see' the difference.. but I can not undertand it well enough to get me on track to actually doing it...

What is it that is going on with this.... anyone who can explain it in anyway would be greatly appreciated...

vorcek

[Charlie]

Hey, Vorcek. Forgive me, but what is meant by "power point?" I can't comment until I have a lil' more info.

[Kingu]

Alright.. let me see if I can get this across right...
when I compare myself on video with other great players I can 'see' the difference.. but I can not undertand it well enough to get me on track to actually doing it...


Don't try to understand, do it.

[Miyu]

You remember those old commercials "Wider is better"? Think that but with Kendo. If you lower your center of gravity you have more control, especially when you collide with an opponent. You also have to lower that center of gravity when hitting the dou of really short opponents. But I hope that helps! ^_^

[vorcek]

Everyone,

Thanks for you comments.. they've really helped me understand a bit more.. now translating that into keiko will be the next step..

mochi-pig... domo...

adam