Chinese martial arts have a rich history whose origins span back millennia. Besides the different combative arts and weapons, all sorts of training apparatus were developed to strengthen and condition the body. Some of this training apparatus is still in use today. This post will feature Stone Locks. Origins The Shi Suo (石鎖) – Stone…
Chinese martial arts evolved over millennia from rudimentary forms to highly developed fighting methods that are governed by specific methodology. This methodology has two components: Lian Fa (練法) – Training Methods and Da Fa (打法) – Fighting Methods. Lian Fa can be divided into two categories. The first includes training methods that incorporate auxiliary exercises…
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