If this is your first visit, be sure to
check out the FAQ by clicking the
link above. You will have to register
before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages,
select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
Welcome to the Shaolin Wahnam Institute Virtual Kwoon and Discussion Forum.
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free.
When considering joining our community, please read our Forum Rules and FAQ. Please also note that this forum, although open to the public, is actually a virtual extension of the Shaolin Wahnam Kwoon (Martial Arts School). Upon "entering" the school, we do expect our guests and members to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times.
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.
Please follow this link to find out what a Virtual Kwoon is.
Thanks for sharing those pictures! It looks like the training had good, and happy, spirit. Would any of the attendees like to share some of their thoughts about the weekend?
I learned that hitting focus mitts is quite exhausting after a couple hours of external and internal mixed training.
Seriously though, it was a great course. We trained hard and got a taste of many important concepts. Some important points included the value of correct body mechanics for safe and effective training. The refinement of Jing, Chi, and Shen and how to separate each of the three treasures and train them individually, (which was covered much more deeply during the New York retreat.) We covered all ranges of combat: Striking, kicking, chin na, throwing, and ground. The groundfighting especially made me want to go much deeper into that aspect of combat as I found it was a major weakness in terms of simple skill, as well as agility/mobility and stamina. We trained some striking and kicking combinations on pads and with partners, we practiced how to be soft and yielding in defense letting footwork do most of the work, and how to use the dantian and stance to catch a kick with the fantastic technique Two Tigers Subdue Dragon. Perhaps my favorite was the Chin Na, we learned some applications for wronging joints and even gripping vital points, my favorite was either how to use Chin Na to subdue and then totally trap them with our legs to free up our hands, or the secret of the snake to defend, enter, and apply blood chokes. We ended the training by learning a very effective self defense posture/stance/guard to use in real life confrontations(before it actually devolves into fighting) without giving away that we have fighting skills. That weekend definitely made me realize I need to find a better balance between my internal and external training so I can get in much better fighting shape to reach my best level. There was just so much packed into those two days that I really recommend anyone who hasn't yet attended a warrior project or mountain retreat to jump onto the next opportunity. We are used to a deep Shen level brain fry, well, this felt like a deep Jing level body fry.
Shaolin Wahnam USA
"Every morning you are born again. What you do today is the most important thing".
We process personal data about users of our site, through the use of cookies and other technologies, to deliver our services, personalize advertising, and to analyze site activity. We may share certain information about our users with our advertising and analytics partners. For additional details, refer to our Privacy Policy.
By clicking "I AGREE" below, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our personal data processing and cookie practices as described therein. You also acknowledge that this forum may be hosted outside your country and you consent to the collection, storage, and processing of your data in the country where this forum is hosted.
Comment