Improvisation, time and the Wing Chun Dummy
http://www.wingchuntraining.net/wing-chun-dummy/improvisation-time-and-the-wing-chun-dummy

Some people say that its hard, don’t have the time or even I don’t have a training partner.  There are a number of ways to get around this. As I have mentioned before, the best place to start is the wing chun dummy

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Does Martial Art Style Matter?
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I am starting to think that most people are mis-guided and really allowed ego to drive their martial arts and businesses for that matter. We shouldn’t be arguing about what martial art style is better. – {it’s not about the style it’s about the practitioner}.

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Progress and your Wing Chun Training Part 2
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The physical process of grinding through the training and tips to improve.  In this second part conclusion I talk about the mindset you need need to develop to really hit the top marks in wing chun:

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An important concept fir any Kung Fu.
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Basic Wing Chun Sensitivity Drills
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Understanding  internal martial arts is to understand sensitivity drills.  Wing chun and other styles like it relies on a persons ability to feel energy.  I know to some folks it sounds strange but that is exactly what we do. We feel a persons intention through their body.

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This is the cornerstone of any Kung Fu  training regime.

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Sometimes when you go through a long journey it’s good to reflect where it all began…

Wing Chun Training: How It all Began
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It made me pause and reflect on the wing chun journey I had begun.  Flashes of taking my first tentative steps into the class making that decision to go. I must have waited outside for 5-10 minutes hesitating in what felt like an eternity…

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Developing The Wing Chun Huen Sao Skill
http://theworldofkungfu.com/world-of-wing-chun/developing-the-wing-chun-huen-sao-skill/

What makes Wing Chun unique is the fact that it uses skills over brutality to get the job done.  In order for things like the Huen Sao to work requires a lot of practice and patience to fully understand the usage. There 3 things a huen sao is used for.

One of the secret weapons in the wing chun arsenal ~ huen Sao is delicate , lethal & totally awesome.

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Gripping the arm correctly gives you a huge advantage over your opponent for quick dynamic results

“Chi Kung (also known as Qigong) practices stability and increase the bodie ’s energies and cultivate sensations of health , might, and well being. Chi Kung uses the natural functions within your body to release tension, develop flexibility, coordination and stamina, and to heal chronic joint and back problems. The main idea of Chi Kung is to develop and save Chi.”

 

 

 

via The World Of Kung Fu by admin on 2/10/10



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Chi Kung (also known as Qigong) practices stability and increase the bodie ’s energies and cultivate sensations of health , might, and well being. Chi Kung uses the natural functions within your body to release tension, develop flexibility, coordination and stamina, and to heal chronic joint and back problems. The main idea of Chi Kung is to develop and save Chi.

Chi Kung is an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine and is particularly commonly used for it

s beneficial curing effects.

Qi Gong 10 symbols of Longevity Exercises 1-6

There are thousands of different types of Qigong Movements you can practice

Qi Gong Warm-up Exercises – Master Maurice Haltom

Qi Gong Video (Segment 1): 10 min

Respiration-qi kong(qigong) breathing | Qi Kong (QiGong)

In Chi Kung practice, regulating the breath is the most important training. The first step toward maintaining your health involves increasing your oxygen supply. You must resume breathing deep down in your abdomin like a baby does …

Insomnia caused by Chi Kung? – The Tao Bums

Integrate in a physical routine that forces you to incorporate your chi gung breathing. Martial Art is good for this. You’ll work more effectively, enjoy your food and sleep deeper…



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All Tai Chi styles have some form of Qigong in their training. Doing Chi Gung is the warm up for doing the Tai Chi Form. I has been my experience that if you do practice Chi Gung (Qigong) one of the side effects is your body needs less sleep.

It is said that the minds move the chi, it has also been my experience that before I felt chi I had to imagine I did. Once I made the connection I was able to more freely feel chi move through my body.


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