Abstract:
Using the methods of literature review, expert interviews, logical analysis, etc., this study interprets “body”(
shen) in Chinese culture as the starting point, analyzes the body logic and practical mechanism of “
shenfa”(body movement of practising wushu). From the perspective of etymology and
quan classics, the bending in
shenfa is mainly “determined by the spine”, which is where
shenfa is produced; the stretching in
shenfa is to “extend with bending”, following the ways the body changes, while the Qi in
shenfa is to move body with Qi, serving as the internal logic of
shenfa. Closely collected, the three above can further develop into 3 dimensions, that is, the bending moves starting with the waist, flexion-stretching moves in the mutual promotion between yin and yang, as well as the body moves with Qi. The practical mechanism of “
shenfa” lies in the non-disciplinary rationality, multi-sense integrity, change-between-virtual-and-real effectiveness, and the theory-practice-in-unity complexion, etc. This spiritual body behavior deeply present a Chinese-style body theory logic, so it can be regarded as a return to the era of its own ancient and dynamic cultural tradition.