The basic concept of dealing with
aggression/ attack/ sha transcends between different Chinese arts.
In martial arts, there are general (3+1) categories
of techniques:
Attack – punch, kick, thrust, push, throws,
etc.
Defence – block, dodge, etc
Neutralise – acupressure points grip,
immobilizing, joint locks, etc
Protect - And
to wear protective armour, carry shields, to protect one-self.
Similarly
in Feng Shui, there are generally 4 categories of techniques to deal with Sha:
Attack:
Cannon structure, triangle structure (fire) against round structure (metal),
etc
Defence
– use of walls, bi-folded screens, etc
Exhaust/ Neutalise – To use water fountain/wavy
structure (Water) against round structure (metal).
Protect – Use of talisman, Qi Ling or Pi Xiu, etc.
So when someone was to attack you, there are many ways
to handle the situation instead of attacking the person.
In Taiji, there is a
concept of ” 四量博千斤”- meaning to use minimal energy to convert your enemy’s energy and use
it to your advantage. For example, if a
big guy is moving forward to attack you, you do not charge towards him or block
him as you cannot handle his strength. Instead, you dodge, grab and push him in
the direction he is moving, at the same time kick his leg (which is the Yin or
the weak point). This will make him fall and his own body or energy will hurt
himself.
In Fengshui, there are similar concepts also. We often heard the words "冲起乐宫无价宝”- To clash into an
auspicious palace is priceless. For example, facing a direct T-junction is
often considered as no good. But if you know how to convert the negative sha to
your advantage, you will find that there are actually businesses who are at
T-junctions that are doing very well.
Similarly, in interpersonal relationship when someone provoke you. You
don’t have to attack or confront the person. Instead you could draw the person
closer to you to expose his weakness, or gather more information. Then you
could convert him into your ally or turn the situation against him.
Theoretically, these all sound fantastic but one must stay calm, analyze
the situation and apply the techniques to get your results. If all things fail, well the last of 36 strategies states "走为上策“ - RUN!
