T - Tensegrity¶
Bones float. Fascia holds.
The Principle¶
Your body is not a stack of blocks. It's a tent.
- Bones = poles (they float, never touch)
- Fascia = fabric + guy wires (continuous tension)
Pull one guy wire → whole tent changes shape.
The Rules¶
| Rule | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Bones float | No bone-on-bone compression |
| Fascia holds | Continuous tension network |
| Tension stays continuous | No slack, no knots |
| Tension = integrity | Tensegrity = Tension + Integrity |
The Two Lines¶
| Line | Stroke | Structure |
|---|---|---|
| Spiral Line | Forehand Push | Foot → hip → oblique → shoulder → arm |
| Back Line + Lat | Backhand Saber | Heel → hamstring → sacrum → lat → arm |
The Three Breaks¶
| Break | Symptom | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tight forearm | Local knot, line blocked | 3/10 grip, loose wrist |
| Drifting head | Tent re-tensions to balance | Quiet Eye + Vestibular |
| Collapsed arch | Base pole unstable | Root: tripod + arch lift |
The Feeling¶
| State | Feeling |
|---|---|
| Intact | Stretch from foot to hand, continuous |
| Broken | Tension pools locally (forearm, shoulder) |
| Re-tensioning | Head moves → whole body stiffens |
The Drill¶
"Tent Trace"
- Stand in hitting stance
- Slow shadow swing
- Trace tension line with mind: foot → hip → ribs → shoulder → hand
- No slack anywhere. Continuous tension.
- If head moves → feel whole line re-tension
- If forearm tight → feel knot, release
10 reps each stroke. Feel the tent, not the muscles.
The Cue¶
"Bones float. Fascia holds. Tension stays continuous. No knots."