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Comment on Internal Iron Palm & Iron Body Misconceptions by Ben

Ben — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:51:40 +0000

Hi Michael,
It is important when studying any method or system to follow your teachers directions very carefully. For specific questions about Wing Lam’s Iron Palm methods you should ask Wing Lam.

It sounds like you might be interested in training Internal Iron Palm.

If that is the case we recommend that you stop training any of the external Iron Palm methods you described. They will hurt your hands like you described and they will cause long term damage as well.

If you are interested in Internal Iron Palm and Iron Body training then I suggest you start with our Internal Power DVD

Comment on Internal Iron Palm & Iron Body Misconceptions by michael

michael — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:39:10 +0000

hello
My question. I do iron palm first time is level one of course, a canvas bag filled with beans , after a few months I still now hitting gravel, but when I hit board just to see how it feels lets say punch and a chop but not to break the board I feel pain, so I don’t feel the confidence to be able to attempt to even try yet to break a brick. Been doing all together a little over 2 years, was off for a while but now continue training. Last level is 3rd level canvas bag filled with little balls of steel. In order for me to break a brick stone lets say. Is it vital that I go to third level in iron palm? Or just stay on gravel bag? This iron palm course I ordered through gentleman by name of Wing Lam. He says to hit in morning noon night. What I have been doing is this:
I start out stretching, after do iron palm for fifteen minutes, practice my techiques what I am working on for 1 hour on long bag , after continue iron palm for 15 minutes again , done for the night. Does it really matter what times you hit the bag? He recommends to put ditdawjow on, I only use sometimes. If I even put after iron palm only once.after first workout. Does it really matter if I use this dit da jow , or no? Will the way i train take longer to break a brick? Cause I only do 30 minutes hitting total. Much appreciated to answer my questions.

Michael
I know that karate practioners don’t really use ointment, I seen one hit a rock to condition, isn’t that going to develop your hand faster? some makiwara board the pad one with beans or balls of steel.

one guy telling me to only hit 50 times a day, im doing 15 minutes each session, who is right?

Comment on Tai Chi Fighting Strategy by Sigung Clear

Sigung Clear — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:42:41 +0000

Hi Dan,
Thank you for the question.

Because of the different arts I study and practice several answers immediately come to mind. However, I will keep my answer appropriate to higher level Tai Chi principles and application.

Tai Chi tends to use sophisticated positioning prior to engagement that makes it difficult for an opponent to reach the Tai Chi player and then when the opponent tries to reach the Tai Chi player they are stepping into the trap that allows the Tai Chi practitioner to shift and strike without additional stepping. The Tai Chi player IS still advancing but the advancement tends to be a shift in body position and applied body weight into the area where the opponent has moved in order to be close enough to strike.

The timing is the critical issue as the Tai Chi player wants the contact to happen while the opponent is moving into position and / or preparing to strike but has not yet struck.

Keep up the good training.
Best Regards.

Comment on Tai Chi Fighting Strategy by Dan Eidson, DCH, LMT

Dan Eidson, DCH, LMT — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:06:22 +0000

Does hitting while advancing require any fancy footwork? Sometimes you strike while advancing linear or side stepping to right angles.
Are you walking some kind of circle similar to Ba Qua?
In Shaolin Kung Fu you use whole body weight but never lean. This leaves you open for body throws from the opponent.
Striking then retreating would be a favorable way to do it I suppose.

Comment on Tai Chi Ready to fight Position by Sigung Clear

Sigung Clear — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:48:33 +0000

Hi,
You are most welcome. I am happy to be of assistance and look forward to further interaction with you.
Best Regards.
Richard

Comment on Tai Chi Ready to fight Position by Dojo Rat

Dojo Rat — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:21:27 +0000

Hi,
Thanks for writing in on this subject, I like your suggestion about “talking with your hands”, I’ve practiced similar concepts.
I look foward to reading your website further,
John @ Dojo Rat

Comment on Energy Protection – 7 Steps by Sigung Clear

Sigung Clear — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:28:59 +0000

Dan,
Thank you for your understanding and your questions and posts. It is a joy to work with serious students such as yourself. Keep it coming.
Best Regards.
Sifu

Comment on Energy Protection – 7 Steps by Dan Eidson, DCH, LMT

Dan Eidson, DCH, LMT — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:31:07 +0000

Sifu thanks for showing us about the protection of energy ability and for reminding us that your time is worth money and you have to make a living like everyone else.

Comment on Intermediate & Advanced Tai Chi Videos by Energy Protection

Energy Protection — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:48:34 +0000

[...] expand on the Energy Protection methods I recommend that you study materials such as my Protect Your Energy video and study the sections of my Chi Energy book that are designed specifically for this purpose. Also, [...]