Intensity.....What is it????

This is my brother when he was in Afghanistan. When I think of intensity I think of him, doing his job in a combat zone.

in·ten·si·ty (in’tensitee)

- Exceptionally great concentration, power, or force.

It all starts with your mind, how you think, what you think and when you think. If you are thinking of other things while you are doing kung fu, you will not be intense. You need to focus your mind on the task at hand and think of nothing else. This will translate into your limbs, when you are intense, you portray this with your entire being. It is evident in your breathing, it will be calming breathes that go all the way to your abdomen and from your abdomen, all the way out. Your body will move with purpose and awareness, with focus and fluidity. You will feel totally in tune with your body's movements, your mind will be completely focused on what you are doing.
Intensity for me is when I'm in the zone, I am what I'm doing, thats all I'm thinking and feeling, the moment of the form, kick or punch.