John C. Chiu, MD, a minimally invasive spine surgeon, serves as the president and medical director of the California Spine Institute Medical Center. An avid martial arts practitioner as well, John C. Chiu, MD, draws on an in-depth knowledge of its underlying philosophy. The philosophy of the Chinese martial arts focuses on the principles of discipline, mastery, and respect. The martial arts first require practitioners to develop command over their bodies and minds, so as to optimize performance potential. This command is only possible through efficiency and balance, rather than through maximum effort. This focus on balance extends to one's mental capacity as a martial arts practitioner. Balance in the martial arts is an active pursuit and requires the regular release of tension. This release allows for proper alignment and allows the body to consistently access its capabilities. When one has learned to access this balance and release, a practitioner can apply it to the use of martial skills. The martial arts hold that the principles of combat, once understood, can serve to end conflict and minimize harm rather than to hurt another person. This underlies the learning of all martial arts techniques.
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