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What principles from martial arts have a parallel in hypnotism?
Hypnosis and Martial Arts are my two main passions. I find many areas of overlap between the two arts. Often things I learn from MA have an obvious parallel with my hypnotic technique and help me refine it.
Here are a couple of odd examples.
In my training courses I sometimes attempt to illustrate the importance of locking my subjects mind around an idea by demonstrating what my Sifu calls 'the stupid trap'. There are many stupid traps but a common one is if my opponent cross grabs me and punches and I block with a Wu Sao I can then slam their hand down onto their grabbing arm and reach around with the hand they hold and control both their arms with one. Just so long as they keep grabbing both their hands remain trapped. Putting pressure on them by striking them encourages just this. Of course if they could just recognise all they have to do is stop grabbing me, relax, they would have a hand free.
The psychological pressure caused by my attack often prevents this from happening just as the psychological pressure from suggestions during an eyelock, finger, hand or arm lock prevents them from opening them.
Another technique from MA that I apply to inductions, especially the permissive variety is to think of myself and subject being in a constant push/pull relationship. Sometimes with the statements I am putting on pressure, coming forward mentally as the dominant party and sometimes I am backing off giving them room to move forward - bit like aloowing my Bong Sao to collapse in a controlled manner. Either way I remain in control of their attention.
What principles from your experience of MA have a parallel with any aspect of hypnosis?
Best regards,
Anthony
www.headhacking.com
Here are a couple of odd examples.
In my training courses I sometimes attempt to illustrate the importance of locking my subjects mind around an idea by demonstrating what my Sifu calls 'the stupid trap'. There are many stupid traps but a common one is if my opponent cross grabs me and punches and I block with a Wu Sao I can then slam their hand down onto their grabbing arm and reach around with the hand they hold and control both their arms with one. Just so long as they keep grabbing both their hands remain trapped. Putting pressure on them by striking them encourages just this. Of course if they could just recognise all they have to do is stop grabbing me, relax, they would have a hand free.
The psychological pressure caused by my attack often prevents this from happening just as the psychological pressure from suggestions during an eyelock, finger, hand or arm lock prevents them from opening them.
Another technique from MA that I apply to inductions, especially the permissive variety is to think of myself and subject being in a constant push/pull relationship. Sometimes with the statements I am putting on pressure, coming forward mentally as the dominant party and sometimes I am backing off giving them room to move forward - bit like aloowing my Bong Sao to collapse in a controlled manner. Either way I remain in control of their attention.
What principles from your experience of MA have a parallel with any aspect of hypnosis?
Best regards,
Anthony
www.headhacking.com
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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on -
Hi Anthony,
Like you, I have passion for hypnosis and MA. Your examples of how they use similar principles are great! I would like to add that the study of these arts operates on not only an interactive level, such as you describe in your physical "play", but just as powerfully on an intrinsic, individual level.
The process of disciplining oneself to practice and incorporate kata for hours makes lasting change in a person. The process of exploring oneself through hypnosis does the same! How wonderful to be able to combine the two arts...
Welcome to our mental arts dojo! Kelley -
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Permalink Reply by Ian Collins on -
Well it seems that there are two discussions growing somehow related to MA.
Just a few moments ago, when going deeper with Benny Hinn "stunts" we have gotten to the conclusion of usage of pressure points. And I have found quite interesting video.
Of course it does not have to do anything with hypnosis in the right meaning of the word but methods applied on stage to "prove the power" of hypnosis or spirits etc.
Because MA has to do a lot with physiology, psychology and ability to recognize behaviors- it may be very strongly related to hypnosis. Fascinating topic!
Kelley Woods said:Hi Anthony,
Like you, I have passion for hypnosis and MA. Your examples of how they use similar principles are great! I would like to add that the study of these arts operates on not only an interactive level, such as you describe in your physical "play", but just as powerfully on an intrinsic, individual level.
The process of disciplining oneself to practice and incorporate kata for hours makes lasting change in a person. The process of exploring oneself through hypnosis does the same! How wonderful to be able to combine the two arts...
Welcome to our mental arts dojo! Kelley -
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Permalink Reply by Kelley Woods on
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What he said!
Hugh Cole said:Beginners mind..... -
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Permalink Reply by Hypnosis Dave on -
Fantastic! A Wing Chun brother that is also a hypnotist, I have been in Wing Chun since 1982 and am an instructor. I had two schools when i lived in San Francisco. I now have a group going here in Texas. I also do a lot of Tai Chi and practice meditation.
Martial arts contain a lot of mind over matter which can be thought of as a type of self-hypnosis. At the higher levels of development we are also able to inter the mind of the opponent to keep them mentally confused and emotionally unbalanced. The purpose is to intimidate and demoralize. It is my philosophy that in combat there is your will and the will of the adversary. Your will must prevail. That requires physical, mental and emotional control. To the observer it looks like we are reading the opponents mind. In actuality we are controlling their mind and their actions. We are doing the thinking for both of us. It is like defensive driving. When on the road you think for yourself and the other guy.
Regards,
Dave -
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