While Paul is revising the 6-Blocks to bring his physical movements up to speed I have been giving thought to how to accelerate his learning of the 7-Points Dotting Hand.

A younger student can take the time to learn but there is no time to lose for a much older learner.

The 7-Points single hand sequence is the first step towards learning the 13-Points double hands sequence. This is because in the 13-Points one hand is basically performing the 7-Points plus a few more movements whereas the other hand is executing complementary movements.

And then of course there is the point about not being enslaved by a form but to learn the form to free oneself. This is where careful learning of the 7-Points is important. Once the point about replacement and insertion is understood then the basic framework of 7-points can be used in many ways, in sequence, out of sequence, rearranged sequence, etc.

Traditionally NGK learning begins with understanding what the body configuration and structure is like. In the structure lies the lesson of how to relax and suddenly tense to generate shocking power.

Learning how to do the static postures is the key to learning body structure. The entire sequence of static postures explores different positions in which one can generate power, mostly obvious but some hidden.

There is also a way one can enhance and possibly accelerate this learning by using an external aid. This aid can help you to feel how your body is to move in the phase between the relaxing and sudden tensing of the body to bring forth the power.

The next step is to learn to do the power generation when performing a technique. There are 15 core techniques that are to be learned but one can select a few representative techniques to study this.

Once the foundation is laid then one can begin the study of the 7-points.