In a message dated 12/17/98 1:08:17 PM Eastern Standard Time,
EternalLostLurker@worldnet.att.net writes:

<< 1. Technically speaking, the use of a pose and a shout is a method of
 focusing the energies one is summoning. It's possible to harness and
 control these energies simply by DOING so, but when one is still learning,
 still training, still fairly inexperienced in the use of these powers, it
 helps to have a focus, something to concentrate on to channel the power. >>
	And, if you ask me, that is a sure sign that one needs to practice more
before using the d*mn technique in a fight...
	Ideally, you should not need to bother thinking about the move at all.


		--Ryo Hoshi