iron body

[y2_sub]

Basicaly the practioner of Iron Body can absorb alot of blows and dish out heavy damage they are very Durable

Then kyokushin is Iron Body .

[ivette_green]

Crotch? Do they really say crotch??

[Goju_boi]

Crotch? Do they really say crotch??

guess so

[stoneheart]

hey stone heart can u further explain that with details?Also I want names of the styles that incorporate it

I know of four that do. Goju-Ryu, Uechi-Ryu & Pangai Noon, Isshin-Ryu, and Go Kan Ryu. Goju seems to practice sanchin more for body conditioning and fitness, although I realize someone who come right along to argue this. The Uechi and Pangai Noon people actively work the kata to protect themselves from blows. It's said a true sanchin master cannot be choked, since his neck will form ropes of muscle as he tenses his body.

I know little about how Isshin-Ryu people practice Sanchin. Go Kan Ryu is a recent creation of a Westerner who studied Goju and Shotokan. I assume they would do sanchin like the Goju people, but who knows.

[stoneheart]

Crotch? Do they really say crotch??

guess so

Not all sanchin performers can do it, but apparently a skilled master of sanchin can withdraw his testicles up into his body if he has worked towards this goal. I've never seen it myself, so this might be one of those myths. Me personally, I'd rather use tai sabaki or even a crude block to avoid a kick to the nads.

[carl]

When we are taught Sanchin (Three Battles) kata, we are taught to tense our neck muscles so that it is harder to choke us. Also, as far as the groin kick goes, I too have heard and read of people, Kanryo Higaonna being one of them, that could draw that testicles up, on their own, much the same way that a doctor does when he is checking you for a hernia.

Anyway, when we practice Sanchin kata, we pivot the heals of our feet out to help bring the knees together to protect against a groin kick. One thing you have to remember, the target is not necessarily the testicles, but the vital point between the testicles and the anus. Hence, bring the knees together slightly to catch the foot before it reaches this point. So if you see a groin kick coming, simply bring your knees together while blocking just in case.

Carl

[elbows_and_knees]

Crotch? Do they really say crotch??

http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=319

[Goju_boi]

Crotch? Do they really say crotch??

http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/magazine/article.php?article=319

great article I'm going to start qi gong now

[KF Dude]

Iron Body is the ability to withstand a few blows to your internal organs & hitting points without suffering damage of any kind. Both external & internal trainings are used. A qualifed Sifu willing to teach, dedicated training & faith are required. Taking a hit & convincing yourself you are not in pain is not iron body.

[Goju_boi]

so what is?