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Shou' Shu' Principle
For many years I've considered writing a book on Shou' Shu' principle. So here I've finally started it. This is obviously a work in progress. I'll add pages on principle as we go along.
I just read your article about the floating foot, and it is a good concept to take into consideration. I however, view the floating foot in a slightly different manner than the views you have expressed. To me, there is no difference in motion between the use of a floating foot and if you were to plant the foot on the ground. All of the same stances are used, but instead of transfering the weight from the transition to a stance established on the ground, the energy of the step is transfered to the weapon causing your hand(or weapon) to become your foot. This idea replaces the reinforcement/support from the ground to the opponent. Using this concept each animal does not change its movement to employ a floating foot, instead the floating foot is utilized as a way to maximize the efficiency of each movement.
It is very difficult to exactly explain principle in words. However if I'm reading and understanding you correctly what you are saying sounds the same or possibly an extension of what is said.
Remember that not knowing who the audience is for the site I do try to keep explanations simple. Each one could be greatly extrapolated upon.
Thank you for your comment and if you'd like to explain further that would be fantastic.
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