18 Lohan Hands-Answer 4 Part 2
A fanastic insight into some patters and in a profound advice from past masters;18 Lohan Hands-Answer 4 Part 2:
A fanastic insight into some patters and in a profound advice from past masters;18 Lohan Hands-Answer 4 Part 2:
(Continued from Part 1)
Every pattern of the Eighteen Lohan Hands has benefits and capabilities relevant to martial art, though the patterns may not exhibit overt combat applications.
As a chi kung set on a whole, It provides good health and vitality, which are the basic requirements any martial artist must have before embarking on combat efficiency. It loosens muscles and joints, facilitating agility and flexibility. It generates energy flow which forms the foundation of internal force. It develops mental clarity, which is essential for effective combat.
Each individual pattern has its special benefits, and the following is only a brief description.
“Lifting the Sky” harmonizes energy flow throughout three warmers, which means the whole body.
“Shooting Arrows” expands the lungs and focuses energy flow to the index fingers.
“Plucking Stars” develop internal force at the palms.
:Turning Head” enhances physical and mental reflexes, which are very important in combat.
“Punching with Angry Eyes” was a core pattern that set the evolution into Eighteen Lohan Fist.
“Merry-Go-Round” gave an impetus for waist rotation, constituting an important principle in minimize an opponent’s momentum.
“Carrying the Moon” develops flexibility and strengthens the back which is important in combat.
"Nourishing Kidneys” stimulates energy flow to the hands and legs.
“Three Levels to Ground” gave suggestion to low-body work, which Shaolin Kungfu is superb though little known to the public.
“Dancing Crane” provides the concepts of dodging and sinking back, without moving the feet.
“Carrying Mountain” develops powerful arms and flexibility of waist.
“Drawing Knives” gave the impetus to develop sophisticated techniques for combat.
“Presenting Claws” led to the use of fingers in advanced combat.
“Pushing Mountain” is an excellent introduction to internal force training.
“Separating Water” can develop tremendous internal force.
“Big Windmill” is excellent for developing flowing force.
“Deep Knee Bending” develops good balance, an important ingredient for effective combat.
“Rotating Knees” introduces the concept of circular movement in combat.
An important kungfu saying advises that “Before one thinks of combat, he must be healthy first.” If a Shaolin student is sick or weak, he should first practice Eighteen Lohan Hands to overcome his sickness and become strong before embarking on Shaolin Kungfu. Having attained health and strength, his continued practice of Eighteen Lohan Hands will enhance his kungfu performance.
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Every pattern of the Eighteen Lohan Hands has benefits and capabilities relevant to martial art, though the patterns may not exhibit overt combat applications.
As a chi kung set on a whole, It provides good health and vitality, which are the basic requirements any martial artist must have before embarking on combat efficiency. It loosens muscles and joints, facilitating agility and flexibility. It generates energy flow which forms the foundation of internal force. It develops mental clarity, which is essential for effective combat.
Each individual pattern has its special benefits, and the following is only a brief description.
“Lifting the Sky” harmonizes energy flow throughout three warmers, which means the whole body.
“Shooting Arrows” expands the lungs and focuses energy flow to the index fingers.
“Plucking Stars” develop internal force at the palms.
:Turning Head” enhances physical and mental reflexes, which are very important in combat.
“Punching with Angry Eyes” was a core pattern that set the evolution into Eighteen Lohan Fist.
“Merry-Go-Round” gave an impetus for waist rotation, constituting an important principle in minimize an opponent’s momentum.
“Carrying the Moon” develops flexibility and strengthens the back which is important in combat.
"Nourishing Kidneys” stimulates energy flow to the hands and legs.
“Three Levels to Ground” gave suggestion to low-body work, which Shaolin Kungfu is superb though little known to the public.
“Dancing Crane” provides the concepts of dodging and sinking back, without moving the feet.
“Carrying Mountain” develops powerful arms and flexibility of waist.
“Drawing Knives” gave the impetus to develop sophisticated techniques for combat.
“Presenting Claws” led to the use of fingers in advanced combat.
“Pushing Mountain” is an excellent introduction to internal force training.
“Separating Water” can develop tremendous internal force.
“Big Windmill” is excellent for developing flowing force.
“Deep Knee Bending” develops good balance, an important ingredient for effective combat.
“Rotating Knees” introduces the concept of circular movement in combat.
An important kungfu saying advises that “Before one thinks of combat, he must be healthy first.” If a Shaolin student is sick or weak, he should first practice Eighteen Lohan Hands to overcome his sickness and become strong before embarking on Shaolin Kungfu. Having attained health and strength, his continued practice of Eighteen Lohan Hands will enhance his kungfu performance.
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