Some of the lesser-known elements of SubLevel Kenpo are the inherent internal, healing and regenerative capabilities contained within the system. There are many physical disciplines and philosophies since the dawn of time that hold proper body alignment at the center of physical health and a necessary component of achieving a state of homeostasis.
When the body achieves correct biomechanical structure organ systems function more properly, blood (and chi) flows more smoothly, the nervous system functions optimally, and emotional balance can be restored. Proper biomechanics are the cornerstone of yoga, tai chi/chi gong, chiropractics and osteopathy.
Dynamic: pertaining to or characterized by energy or effective action; vigorously active or forceful; energetic (www.dictinary.com)
Isometric Exercise: exercise or a program of exercises to strengthen specific muscles or shape the figure by pitting one muscle or part of the body against another or against an immovable object in a strong but motionless action, as by pressing the fist of one hand against the palm of the other or against a desk. (www.dictinary.com)
A seeming contradiction in terms, Dynamic Isometrics is the implementation of tension and/or resistance by placing the hands on specific parts of the body during a physical movement to achieve positive biomechanical structure.
The positive structure generated by Dynamic Isometrics has its place within the martial science system of SubLevel Kenpo, however when taken out as a stand-alone component the healing aspects are revealed. In a Dynamic Isometric Form (or Kata) opposing resistance is placed on every movement and the focus and objective is switched from martial application to promoting regeneration.
