Shaolin Articles

1). The Shaolin Workout - Harmony By : Sifu Shi Yan Ming
The following is an excerpt from the book The Shaolin Workout by Sifu Shi Yan Ming Published by Rodale; May 2006;$29.95US/$39.95CAN; 1-59486-400-4 Copyright © 2006 Sifu Shi Yan Ming My heart is in harmony with my mind. My mind is in harmony with my chi. My chi is in harmony with my power. There are intrinsic harmonies between certain parts of the body.
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2). Keys Of Hung Gar Kung Fu Mastering By : Alexander Popov
1. While polishing your technique you should never stick out your chest or stomach either when fighting or practicing. It stiffens your body and makes your movements awkward. As a result, you are losing control over your body. While practicing always make sure to keep your back bent outward and chest incurved. This is the right sign to distinguish between Kung Fu masters and Kung Fu athletes.
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3). Iron Thread Is A Powerful System For Achieving Health And Longevity By : Alexander Popov
Iron Thread is a complex of exercises developed by Shaolin Temple monks during centuries. Practicing Iron Thread exercises Shaolin Temple monks achieved amazing results in Kung Fu and became invincible fighters. However, besides the fighting aspect, Iron Thread is a powerful health improvement method. With the help of isometric exercises and breathing techniques, Iron Thread fills all internal body organs with Qi energy and increases internal body reserve.
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4). More chi! By : Sifu Shi Yan Ming
The following is an excerpt from the book The Shaolin Workout by Sifu Shi Yan Ming Published by Rodale; May 2006;$29.95US/$39.95CAN; 1-59486-400-4 Copyright © 2006 Sifu Shi Yan Ming More chi! Train harder! Sifu often encourages his students with the cheer "More chi! Train harder!" What does this mean? Chi (also spelled qi) is often translated as "life force.
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5). Methods Of Qigong In Kung Fu Training By : Alexander Popov
Qigong is a general name for the systems of hardening and improvement of body and mind, treatment and health enhancement created in China. They primarily based on the ability to control your own consciousness, mentality and through them all the physiological processes of the organism. Practicing Qigong you can achieve stunning results some of which even the powerful modern science cannot conceive and explain.
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6). Body and Mind By : Sifu Shi Yan Ming
The following is an excerpt from the book The Shaolin Workout by Sifu Shi Yan Ming Published by Rodale; May 2006;$29.95US/$39.95CAN; 1-59486-400-4 Copyright © 2006 Sifu Shi Yan Ming As I go through my day today, I will remind myself to relax. Stay loose. Be flexible in my body and mind. It's most important to stay loose and relaxed in mind and body.
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