Yes, the mosquito coils.
I was first introduced to them while living at Ping Yang Wu Shu School and being eaten alive by mosquitos at night. Once I made my distress known, a quick trip to the local store solved the problem and introduced me to the wonders of these coils that burn like incense and really do keep the mosquitos away. There must be something especially tasty in my blood because others around me were not bitten by mosquitos.
Here in Japan I have been using them for ten years ever since and they are lifesavers, as the bulk of my training is outdoors these days, either next to my house or in a large park. I realize that a True Warrior should be impervious to such minor unpleasantries as nagging mosquito bites, but let's face it, I would rather practice without such distractions.
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And really, don't those mosquito repellent coils bear a striking resemblance to the Taoist Ying/Yang symbol?
I say burning these coils, which gently keeps the misquotes at bay, is in full accordance with Taijiquan.
Let me be clear - I am all for trying to keep them at bay gently. But when one is sucking my blood - splat. End of that mosquito's life.
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