I have had another busy weekend. On Saturday afternoon I had a jaunt out to Chester to track down just the right present for a friend who has recently become a gentleman of a certain age. The present was obtained, leaving me time to peruse M&S looking for a pair of trousers and some tops for my next holiday. I know it must seem like I have been on holiday for most of the year 
Yesterday I spent the day watching the demonstration and practice of martial medicine. The demonstration was taking place at a friend’s Dojo and he had invited me along (with my camera) to watch.
The talks and demonstrations were fascinating. Some of the attendees had their minor ailments treated. This included one man that had had a shoulder injury many years ago, putting it out of line. After he had received a combination of Japanese acupuncture and physiotherapy everyone could see a marked difference in the shoulder. We were even treated to a demonstration of acupuncture on an Alsatian dog which took it very well considering a group of people were crowding round as the needles were inserted.
The importance of good nutrition and the relationship between martial arts and martial medicine was explained and how they are broadly equal and opposite.
There is a fine line between killing & curing/healing & hurting!
The display of martial arts towards the end of the day looked rather painful as people were flipped over by their wrists and toes. At this stage I was glad I was only a spectator although one of the students insisted that I tried out one technique that made my arm go floppy. It was a very strange effect and sensation.
There were many other talented people in the room including some that practiced in acupuncture, one person even specialised in equine acupuncture.
It sounds like you had a wonderful day… and a great learning experience as well Cherie…
good for you!!….peter:)
It was a wonderful day, thank you
There is a fine line between killing & curing/healing & hurting!
I’ll remember that next time you come at me with an axe, Cherie.
Crikey James you have some strange dreams… or have you been on something…
Ah yes!! the substances you are using for your project have given you hallucinations
Have you tried shiatsu?
It’s really relaxing.
No I haven’t but in the past I have done Tai Chi.
Interestin that there are more men there than women.
There were more women present than can be seen in the picture. But there were more men, because more men study martial arts…
All praise to the dog for putting up with the show
Although it’s not quite the same thing, I used to work with a chinese woman who was skilled in the art of massage. She found holes in my neck that I didn’t know were there & even though it was bordering on being sore at the time, I didn’t want to do any work after that as I wanted to relax in peace in the coffee room
If she is skilled in the art of massage she is bound to know about the other skills that compliment hers.
The dog was wonderful, it only got agitated (just a little) when one needle fell out and a replacement had to be inserted. After a momentary grumble, he soon forgot about it…