JasonE
12-27-2003, 12:42 PM
I am quoting this post from the BME/BWC forum:
Coach Sonnon
CST Founder
Joined: 25 Sep 2003
Posts: 1182
Location: Pacific North West
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 7:36 am Post subject:
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The difference between BWE and BME is the difference not in technique but in protocol. CST describes this as the difference between Work Capacity and Work Sophistication; in the former, one finds rapidly diminishing returns whereas in the latter one does not.
Generally, one performs BWE in repetition for endurance, duration for flexibility, or intensity (general tension techniques) for strength.
One performs BME smoothly and slowly for coordination ("Essential Synergy" which is real world flexibility), agility (real world strength: the ability to absorb and retranslate force), balance, joint mobility, structural integration, respiratory development, dynamic relaxation and proprioceptive enhancement (in other words - flow). Furthermore, one may use BME to remove performance impediments and correct activity-specific deficits.
Below is a more technical overview on BME: Quote:
Biomechanical Exercise™ is a methodology… an approach. It is a vehicle to movement freedom. It’s a blueprint for CREATING ORIGINAL MOVEMENT… (and following the Body-Flow™ philosophy, therefore, it is a doorway for creating original thought, spontaneous personhood.)
What follows is the most succinct and exhaustive explanation of the Biomechanical Exercise™ Methodology.
The Elementary Motor Component™ Methodology (EMC) deconstructs a motion into the smallest divisible units of motion, called an EMC, which integrates breathing, movement and structure. The EMC is a part of a larger structure called a Biomechanical Exercise™™ – within which it is either the beginning, middle or ending component.
The Biomechanical Exercise™ Methodology (BME) applies to any motion and equipment used if it observes the following criteria:
The BME efficiently integrates breathing, movement and structure (Performance Breathing™).
The BME seamlessly “matches” together a beginning, middle and ending EMCs.
The BME equipment should be an extension of the body (such as the Clubbell® an extension of the arm in swing).
The BME force roots from the ground and amplifies by the rotational torque of bodily segments.
The BME is explored under the Slow and Smooth Protocol in order to improve the sophistication of the motion each time, rather than merely practiced in repetition format.
The BME works specifically to interrupt, resolve, and/or discharge Fear-Reactivity™.
The BME intends to be incorporated in a larger Kinetic Chain.
The Kinetic Chain Methodology (KC) must observe the following criteria:
A KC seamlessly links two or more BMEs with no “bound-flow” (stopping points in flow continuity.)
A KC links BMEs by a Match (perfect coupling of EMCs), Patch (addition of an EMC to create a Match) or Hem (omission of an EMC to create a Match.)
A KC seeks to increase one’s personal sophistication (Sophisticated Training Protocol - synergistically incorporates any combination of coordination, agility, and balance in such a way that the sum total training effect is greater than if any of the attributes were addressed independently. It intends to be EXPLORED and DEEPENED rather than robotically repeated and intensified.)
A KC “unbinds flow” by transferring proprioceptive benefits to all of one’s physical existence (Perpetual Exercise).
A KC removes Over-Flow (contains no superfluous activity in breathing, movement or structure; no elements lacks deliberate action or attention.)
A KC promotes Body-Flow™ (movement precedes feelings which precedes thoughts; or in other words, how you move determines your self-image… who you are.)
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Fraternal,
Scott Sonnon
Last edited by Coach Sonnon on Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:59 am; edited 3 times in total
I'm more of a drill-based martial arts practitioner, but I have seen a number of people become quite proficient using kata as their primary training tool. The above descriptions of BME and Kinetic Chains are almost identical to the way some extremely advanced practitioners have described their use of kata as a training and teaching method.
Would you say that, practiced properly, kata could be considered a form of BME or perhaps a Kinetic Chain?
Thanks in advance for your comments!
Coach Sonnon
CST Founder
Joined: 25 Sep 2003
Posts: 1182
Location: Pacific North West
Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2003 7:36 am Post subject:
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The difference between BWE and BME is the difference not in technique but in protocol. CST describes this as the difference between Work Capacity and Work Sophistication; in the former, one finds rapidly diminishing returns whereas in the latter one does not.
Generally, one performs BWE in repetition for endurance, duration for flexibility, or intensity (general tension techniques) for strength.
One performs BME smoothly and slowly for coordination ("Essential Synergy" which is real world flexibility), agility (real world strength: the ability to absorb and retranslate force), balance, joint mobility, structural integration, respiratory development, dynamic relaxation and proprioceptive enhancement (in other words - flow). Furthermore, one may use BME to remove performance impediments and correct activity-specific deficits.
Below is a more technical overview on BME: Quote:
Biomechanical Exercise™ is a methodology… an approach. It is a vehicle to movement freedom. It’s a blueprint for CREATING ORIGINAL MOVEMENT… (and following the Body-Flow™ philosophy, therefore, it is a doorway for creating original thought, spontaneous personhood.)
What follows is the most succinct and exhaustive explanation of the Biomechanical Exercise™ Methodology.
The Elementary Motor Component™ Methodology (EMC) deconstructs a motion into the smallest divisible units of motion, called an EMC, which integrates breathing, movement and structure. The EMC is a part of a larger structure called a Biomechanical Exercise™™ – within which it is either the beginning, middle or ending component.
The Biomechanical Exercise™ Methodology (BME) applies to any motion and equipment used if it observes the following criteria:
The BME efficiently integrates breathing, movement and structure (Performance Breathing™).
The BME seamlessly “matches” together a beginning, middle and ending EMCs.
The BME equipment should be an extension of the body (such as the Clubbell® an extension of the arm in swing).
The BME force roots from the ground and amplifies by the rotational torque of bodily segments.
The BME is explored under the Slow and Smooth Protocol in order to improve the sophistication of the motion each time, rather than merely practiced in repetition format.
The BME works specifically to interrupt, resolve, and/or discharge Fear-Reactivity™.
The BME intends to be incorporated in a larger Kinetic Chain.
The Kinetic Chain Methodology (KC) must observe the following criteria:
A KC seamlessly links two or more BMEs with no “bound-flow” (stopping points in flow continuity.)
A KC links BMEs by a Match (perfect coupling of EMCs), Patch (addition of an EMC to create a Match) or Hem (omission of an EMC to create a Match.)
A KC seeks to increase one’s personal sophistication (Sophisticated Training Protocol - synergistically incorporates any combination of coordination, agility, and balance in such a way that the sum total training effect is greater than if any of the attributes were addressed independently. It intends to be EXPLORED and DEEPENED rather than robotically repeated and intensified.)
A KC “unbinds flow” by transferring proprioceptive benefits to all of one’s physical existence (Perpetual Exercise).
A KC removes Over-Flow (contains no superfluous activity in breathing, movement or structure; no elements lacks deliberate action or attention.)
A KC promotes Body-Flow™ (movement precedes feelings which precedes thoughts; or in other words, how you move determines your self-image… who you are.)
_________________
Fraternal,
Scott Sonnon
Last edited by Coach Sonnon on Mon Dec 08, 2003 9:59 am; edited 3 times in total
I'm more of a drill-based martial arts practitioner, but I have seen a number of people become quite proficient using kata as their primary training tool. The above descriptions of BME and Kinetic Chains are almost identical to the way some extremely advanced practitioners have described their use of kata as a training and teaching method.
Would you say that, practiced properly, kata could be considered a form of BME or perhaps a Kinetic Chain?
Thanks in advance for your comments!