Last Updated on 2021 年 06 月 30 日 by 編輯
Middle Path grip is an alternative grip related to Beetle Mandibles, except that the two chopsticks are placed around the middle finger, instead of the index finger.
Following illustrate placement of the two chopsticks around the middle finger. The name refers to the Middle Path which is a term that Siddhartha Gautama used to describe the character of the path he discovered that leads to liberation.
Following show the closed posture and the open posture.
Next clip demonstrates the dexterity of this grip. Observe quick snaps shown below.
Next clip shows the user picking up a grape. This demonstrates both dexterity and finesse.
The last clip demonstrates the impressive range of chopstick extension. This is unlike Beetle Mandibles, with does suffer from a limited extension reach. Note that Middle Path and Beetle Mandibles use completely different finger dynamics for extending chopsticks, despite their visual similarities in the closed posture. Middle Path extend tips in the same plane as classic swing. Beetle Mandibles extend tips horizontally in its own unique ways.
Both Middle Path and Beetle Mandibles generate more compression power than most alternative grips. However, they both lack strong extension power (not to be confused with extension reach shown above).
Following is the stereotypical open posture of Middle Path seen from various angles.
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Taiwanese: 迎媽祖
This grip is known as 迎媽祖 (Ngiâ Má-chó͘) in Taiwanese. The “Middle Path” isn’t well-known in Taiwan. But the Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage is. This grip looks exactly like the litter carrying Mazu. Thus this Taiwanese name. And yes, we do know that this is a Taoist tradition, not a Buddhist tradition.
