Form

The Empty Hand Form

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The purpose of the handform is to teach practitioners

  • correct posture
  • good balance
  • coordination of body and limbs
  • coordination of breathing with movement,
  • to improve respiration and blood circulation
  • correct weight-shifting
  • continuity and smoothness of movement
  • to remember the names of the techniques and visualise their application
  • to increase bodily awarenes and control by focussed attention.
  • to reduce stress and tension by relaxing the shoulders
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Conditioning training

handstands
thunderhand weights
stamina rolls

Form must be balanced with aerobic and stamina training for total fitness benefit.

  • Handstands to strengthen the arms and wrists

  • Thunderhand weights to relax the shoulders and train indefinite continuous striking.

  • The use of kettlebells to increase stamina and power.

  • Stamina rolls to build breath control while under pressure.

  • Taiji QiQong exercises - (Lotus Leg, Tiger Embracing Head, Retrieving the Moon etc).