Threads of Fate

What exactly is Dim Mak? I know it means Death Touch, I think.......>_> But I don't understand much about it. How does it work? How do you develop it? I'm not really interested in developing it but hey, this way I get to learn more ^_^

I know I'm doing something and I do not think it's a waste in any perspective, I'm a huge fan of internal arts and I'm learning alot. Lol, my Sifu tells us that all the time, and I do. Now, when I'm laying down, I can get to the point where I can relax and my body starts twitching and/or vibrating involunatrily. Also, Sifu can make his body shake when he relaxes, he says it's just something that comes along with the relaxation process when you truly learn how to like I am. But I also apply it to other areas of my life all the time along with other Taijiquan principles.

Qigong focuses more on breathing exercises, while Taiji incorporates minor breathing and some other aspects and exercises of Qi building. As for a compliment.....I'm not quite sure because I'm not familiar with your art so I can't say. And "combat" orientated, Taiji would probably be that way since it focuses on body mechanics and such, along with many other things. As stated in the above, they both have their main points they focus on.

I know the benefits, but not the purposes, so I plan to.

Welcome! You'll like it here! ^_^

What are some other Zhan Zhuang Gong postures besides Embrace the Tree a praciticioner can hold? Because currently, the only thing on me that gets a workout when I hold it, are the muscles in my back that lead to my arms. So is there something that actually focuses on the arms?

Thank you and I won't.

..................Now why didn't I find that? Oh well, thanks. ^_^

I wear gold earrings and if I remove one I feel lighter....

Do the same concepts and training that are in Iron Palm, apply in Iron Forearm in the same way or something slightly different?

I have googled Iron Palm but I came up with nothing.....>_> For quite a while too. U_U

Thank you. ^_^

Yes, but then again the writer might be a fake.

Hello, I'm Threads of Fate. I've been studying the internal arts for the past year under a Taijiquan master (who was taught by Cheng Man Ching) but I've been learning about energy for 2 years online AND offline. I own a site called The Powers Within which I'm trying to modify and get all the fake things off of it including my forum which is getting back on the right track thanks to some friends of mine. And that's about it. ^_^ I hope you'll enjoy having me here! Sorry about the profanity abbrev. ^_^;;

Are there any online exercises available to help someone develop Iron Palm to a slight degree? And as for Fa Jin, what is the best way to develop that ability besides Zhan Zhuang? If no others then can someone recommend some positions that focus primarily on that skill? Thank you.