Internal Martial Arts

Read more about the article Inside Interview of Zhuge Jiabao

Inside Interview of Zhuge Jiabao

Mr. Zhuge Jiabao, an early disciple of Mr. Guo Gumin, one of the second-generation leading figures of Liang-style Baguazhang, is highly respected in the Liang-style Baguazhang community for his decades of dedication. One day, while visiting "Wu Soul" magazine, I discussed Mr. Zhuge's situation with the editorial staff, who hoped I could help interview Mr. Zhuge, mainly to understand how the Baguazhang predecessors taught and practiced, and the extent of their skills. I found the topic proposed by "Wu Soul" meaningful for exploring, inheriting, and promoting Chinese traditional martial arts, so I gladly accepted.

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Read more about the article Untold Secret Two Auxiliary Methods for Practicing Baguazhang

Untold Secret Two Auxiliary Methods for Practicing Baguazhang

Indeed, routines like the Eight Major Palms are core to Baguazhang, but many fail to realize that basic exercises are also an essential part of Baguazhang. Like the foundation of a skyscraper, although basic training is slow to show results and time-consuming, if it is solid, the main structure will be stable. Therefore, practicing basic exercises is necessary. Although it may seem tedious at the beginning, with real dedication, one can deeply understand and appreciate the essence, which changes one's perception and understanding: masters of Baguazhang from older generations all emphasize the cultivation of basic skills.

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Read more about the article Incredible Tips on Practice Iron Sand Palm

Incredible Tips on Practice Iron Sand Palm

This training session involves combining the six palm attack techniques learned previously for balanced training on both sides. The goal is to master the six palm strike techniques more smoothly and fluently. Start with slow combination training to understand the connection and the principles of exerting force. As proficiency increases, add strength and speed. Once the patterns are mastered, any palm technique can be combined with another, forming a complete attack combination.

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How to Hundred Days Mastery of Iron Palm Technique ?

As the name suggests, Iron Sand Palm is a type of palm technique trained using iron sand and falls within the category of hard internal martial arts. Among the numerous martial arts schools that exist throughout China, most have their own version of Iron Sand Palm techniques. Although the names may vary, the training methods share similarities and follow certain patterns. In essence, Iron Sand Palm is a hard internal martial art developed by using iron sand and herbal materials as training aids. It is a striking, defensive, and performative palm technique that, with prolonged practice, can break bricks and split stones.

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Read more about the article Small talk of “Liu He” 六合

Small talk of “Liu He” 六合

"The six combinations are the soul of Xinyiquan and an essential lesson in various styles of martial arts. As the author lacks expertise, I can only offer a humble discussion. As for in-depth and precise analysis, that is left to the experts in the field. combinations can be divided into internal and external harmonies. The internal harmonies involve the unity of the heart and intention, intention and Qi (energy), and Qi and strength. The external harmonies involve the unity of hand and foot, shoulder and hip, and elbow and knee. Many martial artists commonly mention these in their writings, indicating their deep understanding of the profound meaning of the Six Harmonies.

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