About
I have been fortunate enough to train under the guidance of my coach Jackie Kong in Hong Kong since 2010, where I've been studying Internal Martial Arts. Over the years, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge that I would like to share with you.
Here are just a few of the things I've learned:
As for Tai Chi Chuan, I have mastered the Thirteen Foundation Posture, different kinds of Pushing Hands, 24 forms Tai Chi Routines.
Regarding Baguazhang, I have mastered the Single Palm Change, Double Palm Change and Bangua Circle Walking.
As for Xingyi Chuan, I have mastered the Standing Stake and Five Elements Fist Sets.
These martial arts share some basic principles, including stretching core muscles, rotating the pelvis, and being effective in close-range fighting. However, each practice also has its unique emphasis.
However, all of the above have their own characteristics: Tai Chi Chuan emphasizes the enticing into emptiness by the rotation of the pelvis in order to shift the external force away from the body.
Baguazhang is quite different from Tai Chi Chuan because of its circle walking. Bagua circle walking requires the learner to walk by following the direction of external force from the opponent and as a result, the learner can shift the external force away. Baguazhang also emphasizes using the force generated by rotating the pelvis, but unlike Tai Chi Chuan, it emphasizes using the pelvis to carry out Bagua circle walking and Palm changes.
For Xingyi Chuan, it mainly focuses on the power of punching: by coordinating the muscles, one can generate explosive force for attacking the opponent.
I began teaching Internal Martial Arts in 2018, starting out as an assistant to Jackie and eventually becoming an independent instructor. My teaching method is tailored to each student and can be broken down into three stages.
In stage 1, I focus on core muscles and begin with standing stake exercises. This helps beginners to focus on their upper body movements before incorporating their lower body, which is fixed during this stage. They learn to stretch their core muscles and differentiate between using brute force and the force generated by stretching. I teach various standing stake sets that target different muscle groups, and Five Elements Fist Sets, which are easy to remember and prepare learners to attack from different directions.
In stage 2, I introduce Pushing Hands to help learners connect self-defense with what they learned in the previous stage. Pushing Hands is a training tool that is less stressful than sparring and allows learners to handle the external force exerted by their opponents. This is a core part of Tai Chi Chuan and cannot be skipped. Learners tend to be nervous when facing opponents, making it difficult to apply what they have learned. Practicing pushing hands with a partner at a slower speed helps learners become more relaxed and allows me to correct their movements.
In stage 3, I focus on Palm Changing and Sparring. Palm Changing requires effective coordination of the upper and lower body and is only suitable for advanced learners. Learners need to stretch their core muscles while in motion. Although it is difficult, it is extremely useful in sparring as it generates greater force and allows learners to move to the side of their opponent while attacking them. Sparring is a way for learners to apply what they have learned in a more stressful situation. The speed is much faster than in pushing hands, so learners acquire skills in controlling the fighting distance and handling fighting situations.
The ultimate goal of learning Internal Martial Arts is self-defense. By mastering the above stages, learners acquire better coordination of their bodies and calm confidence, allowing them to defend themselves in a variety of situations.
I am currently studying sports science, which provides me with knowledge related to the anatomy of the human body, human mechanics, and various training methods. This program has given me valuable insights into providing effective training for my students.
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