| Ancient oriental wisdom teaches us the philosophy of Yin & Yang, which are the ultimate opposites in the universe. Yin elements represent the feminine forces and so, Yang is the representation of the masculine. Likewise, other opposites may be classified as Yin or Yang. Cold or hot, dark or light, heaven or earth. Man and nature constantly seek a perfect balance between the extremes. |
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| In the martial arts we strive to recognize these elements in order to understand why every situation requires a different amount of force to be applied in achieving an objective. If the wrong element is utilized, the attempt may end in disaster. |