[Zhan Zhuang] Shoulders and arms Tense up!

[Ali]

What are the benefits of this type of triaining?

 

Thanks

 

THis is an open fact that Kyokushin added Yiquan into their system and

 

only Black belt or above would be teached.

 

Benefit is on reaction, concentration and power training.

[David]

Yiquan is pure mind-training qigong isn't it? Not as holistic as standing on post.

 

Rgds,

 

David

[Ali]

Yiquan is pure mind-training qigong isn't it? Not as holistic as standing on post.

 

Rgds,

 

David

 

No.

 

Yiquan indeed is itself a fighting system and ignore

 

all form & kata. Very clear system of training.

 

But this can make you healthy.

 

And the final aim, of course, is for use of combat.

 

Very straight and direct way to the main theme

 

of Chinese martial art - Fa Jing.

 

Check out the website below.

 

http://www.yq-zywg.com/ICYMA%20-%20Introduction.htm

[KarateKid7]

How does it improve reaction/power? I understand improving concentration but not reaction/power

[dtstiachi]

This is semi hard to explain if you havn't been doing Zhan Zhuang long. Your power will increase because you are hitting/pushing/kicking with your whole body and mabey even some energy from the opponent. Your body will get "very hot" if you practice Zhan Zhuang for any length of time (try holding 1 posture for an hour) you will also find the chi and energy inside your body build and swell to incredible levels. It will give you more power when you strike. (you might not be able to feel it at first, but your sensei, instructor, and friends will certantly know a difference) and it can sharpen your sense of awareness and improve your reaction time.