Nō [脳]
FUN: Rory Miller, of viody, once wrote me that fun was an important part of training and practice and it took me a while to see what he meant by that - this article gives some reasoning to that statement.
Activity regulates synapse formation
These results show that the formation of new synapses is driven by the tendency of neurons to maintain a 'pre-set' electrical activity level. If the average electric activity falls below a certain threshold, the neurons begin to actively build new contact points. These are the basis for new synapses that deliver additional input -- the neuron firing rate increases. This also works the other way round: as soon as the activity level exceeds an upper limit, the number of synaptic connections is reduced to prevent any overexcitation -- (think balance: think yin/yang: think moderation) -- the neuron firing rate falls. Similar forms of homeostasis frequently occur in nature, for example in the regulation of body temperature and blood sugar levels.
Today, many scientists believe that this Hebbian principle plays a central role in learning and memory processes. While synaptic plasticity in involved primarily in short-term processes that take from a few milliseconds to several hours, structural plasticity extends over longer time scales, from several days to months.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/10/131010205325.htm
There are many varying theories on repetitive practices to create the brain wiring for retention, the type of retention with its associated recall and application, and there is one that points to a more holistic wholehearted path.
This particular theory says we need at least 300-400 reps per session (having fun with it can reduce this setting) to begin rewiring the brain to provide meaningful outcomes. - With the right focus and repetition, brains rewire to enhance or add pathways that result in new skills, knowledge, and habits.
Key is to have fun with it, because the fun mind-state seems to allow superior creation, retention and recall/action of brain synapses or wiring.
REACH:
Repetition. You must do something repeatedly to significantly rewire (don’t forget to have fun with it) your brain.
Effort. You must put in significant effort. The activity can’t be easy for you. You have to care about the activity.
Attention. You must focus and sustain rapt attention on the activity. (this is a hint as to the importance of visualization, etc.)
Complexity. The more complex and challenging the activity, the more rewiring you’ll get. (for martial disciplines one would work challenging with more gusto then complexity)
Health. Eat, sleep, and exercise well to keep your body and brain healthy and ready for growth. Shaar and Britton suggest 50 specific activities for maintaining healthy habits, including ways to build a growth mindset.
https://www.happybrainscience.com/blog/reach-to-rewire-your-brain/
Hebbian principle: Hebbian theory is a neuropsychology theory claiming that an increase in synaptic efficacy arises from a presynaptic cell's repeated and persistent stimulation of a postsynaptic cell. It is an attempt to explain synaptic plasticity, the adaptation of brain neurons during the learning process. - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hebbian_theory
Visualization (Shikaku-ka [視覚化]):
- Reality-based methodologies
- Solitary/Partner methodologies
- Experience-based methodologies
- Reality-based environment methodologies
- Stimulates same parts of brain triggered by actual experiences
- Mokuso-based meditation/visualization of methodologies/scenarios
As you readily perceive, simply performing repetitive practices without visualization in practice may ingrain the “movements” but it will have no “substance (Busshitsu [物質]” therefore an attack will find no “triggers (Hikigane [引き金])” in our minds so we cannot act effectively, efficiently and realistically.
To sufficiently and adequately study, train, practice and, critically important, apply methods and methodologies under the duress, stress, and damage in Violence; using these principled methods are absolutely critical to learn to use martial disciplines for self-protection!
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