1. Hamstring stretch – This will improve a lot of movements including kicks, general flexibility and splits.~Place one leg on an elevated ledge like a bar or window sill. The supporting leg should be straight and the supporting foot facing directly forward. The elevated leg should be straight and toes pointing upwards. Slowly bend forward …
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Chinese martial arts, in it\’s many forms, embraces both soft internal and hard external training in symbiosis. The internal Qi and mental fortitude reinforces the body\’s external movements and durability. The physical conditioning of the body is not, usually, complex – it involves the repeated striking of the body against a hard object or the …
1. LEGS TO STONE PILLARS 石柱功 (Shi Zhu Gong) Courtesy of Jin Jing Zhong* All disciplines of martial arts are based on stances, for the steadfastness and mobility a strong stance can offer. Perhaps, the most basic stance in Chinese Kung Fu is the Mabu, or horse stance, and if trained properly will result in …