About Energy Way - “Jing Dao”: Power?represented in Chinese as the character, “勁”,or jing?is energy held inside of the body as the source of activity, the movement energy which can create physical work. The “way”?represented in Chinese as the character, “道”,or dao?is the path along which the power flows through the body as movement energy that acts physically. The flow of energy can be aligned through acquisition of the “Energy Way,” enabling deployment of consistent movement in long, middle, and short range.

About Inch Power - “Tsun Jing”: Tsun, “寸” is a Chinese inch, about 3 centimeters. Jing “勁” is trained power in which intention, breathing, and movement are united; this is Whole Body Movement, the union of external (physical body) and internal (consciousness, intention.) Inch Power is that which is generated momentarily in a narrow space or close distance; it is not a secret technique with available only in a specialized school.

Short Power, that which is emitted from a near distance, and Inch Power, that which acts at a short distance, are different energies. “Short” Power is language produced relative to “Long” Power; these terms do not elucidate any particular difference in dynamics principle, sense of purpose, or application process. In comparing Feet Power with Inch Power, one may discern differences in dynamics principle, purpose, and application process, in addition to the tactical system and technical form suitable for each.

Feet Power is a method of power generation performed at a distance more than one foot.? Its movement form entails bridging the distance to a target; it is a method of power carried out in everyday life. It is easy for the general public to carry out and understand, and thus is the most widely used Energy Way method. The Energy Way is a universal energy method, present in the structure of long power, used for the striking methods which are generally seen, in punches, kicks, etc.? Because acceleration over a long distance is necessary for Feet Power - Long Power, they have a nature of one-way repetition; strikes thrust out and return from the target with every blow. As such, long and middle range technique stops at the level of Point & Line methods, and tactics stop at the level of Direct Attack.

Inch Power is a method of power generation performed at a distance of less than one foot. Because it occurs at the same distance as Short Power, the two are often confused. Inch Power changes to Short Power by acting on a target directly, according to the position of the target.

Unlike other movement systems in general, Inch Power aims at penetration into and absorption by an object, and requires theoretical study and gradual practice, making popular dissemination difficult. Because Inch Power acts at a near distance, it necessitates a method of approaching the target: movement capability (stepping method) and technique (crossing method) for naturally penetrating and surrounding the opponent’s defense. Inch Power is of excellent use in applying throwing/grappling technique in middle & short distance via Indirect Capture tactics.

Feet Power: This method is excellent at shock power to a target, in which the distance is long and the motion is large. Speed & Power are required, and together form the basis of Feet Power. Its homework is the pursuit of high speed and heavy power. Because a large space is needed for Feet Power, its use tends to stop at the point of long and middle range, and its tactics tend to be limited to Direct Attack.

Inch Power: This method is excellent at penetration power to a target, in which the distance is short and the motion is small. Therefore, it requires technique and tactics of shortening to a suitable distance; its subject is the research of high density and many-angles.? Because the motion of Inch Power is small and it operates at a close distance, it necessitates the deployment of Indirect combat style tactics, and enables short range throwing/grappling Controlling Method.

The continuance of Penetration Power from Feet Power > Inch Power produces a Consistent Energy Way, unrestricted by space. Therefore it is possible to correlate and connect Direct Striking Method with Indirect Capture Method, traversing long, middle, and short range. Application of throwing/grappling Controlling Method is then possible. This is based on the practice of Penetration Power, training which enables the acquisition of “Five Energies”: (1) keeping energy, (2) sending-out energy, (3) touching energy, (4) penetration energy, and (5) changing energy.