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However, the most profound wisdom and the most mysterious power of Kung Fu is called qigong.

Through breathing and a series of systematic movements, qigong produces a type of energy called chi.

The Chinese believe that chi or energy normally resides in a place they call dan tian in the lower abdomen.

Once you can freely direct this energy to a particular part of the body, you can produce enormous power. Direct the chi to your arm as you throw a needle and it can pierce a piece of glass.

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Used correctly, chi can make any part of the body as hard as steel yeah
the crown of the head can break iron plates . . . bricks . . . sticks . . . and
stones.

Hands can smash bricks and break sticks. Feet can splinter rocks — and a
staff.

Even the most delicate parts of the body can become immune to scimitar or spear attack. The stomach can resist a trident staff or can break sticks.

The throat can resist attack by spear.

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In the past, the mysterious qigong was regarded as mystical or even as magic by some.

But studies have found that the chi movements within the body can be tracked by a heat detector.

Of course the only way to maximize the chi energy is by repeating the exercises day after day.

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The human fists are fragile. Although often used in attacks, fists are prone to
damage. If you wish to be more powerful you must strengthen them.

Place a piece of paper on a wall punch it for two hours without stopping; replace the paper when it’s broken.

The wall may deteriorate, but eventually the hand becomes immune.

The brain is the most important organ of the human body. Serious injury or damage to the brain can be fatal.

To protect it the skull must be strengthened. All you have to do is hit your skull with your palms for two hours every day to harden it. Then back hang your head against a sandbag for two hours to train it to resist the shock of an attack.

Qigong masters believe that the skull becomes up to four times harder than that of a normal person after two years of such continuous practice.

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Another very delicate part of the body — the neck — is particularly vulnerable to attack injuries here can lead to paralysis and death.

A headstand lows the weight of the entire body onto the neck. Practice an hour every day for a year . . . And then you can progress to neck hanging.

The iron neck excise consists simply of hanging by the neck from a cloth noose at first first it is only bearable for 2 to 3 seconds but eventually the body can be supported for minutes at a time by which time you’ll have mastered the technique The iron neck is very useful in actual combat; it enables you to free yourself and counterattack should your enemy have your neck in an armlock.

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Questions

 

Kung Fu. The most esoteric feature of Kung Fu is acrobatic fighting styles. True or false?

Wing Chun. Is chi energy cultivated by eating lots of beef? Does the source of chi lie in a person’s biceps, triceps, pectorals, deltoids, abdomen, quads, hamstring, and calves?

Shuai Jiao, Qin Na. In the video, did a Shaolin monk break as glass bottle by punching it?

Muay Thai. Chi only relaxes and softens the body. Is this right or wrong? What are some feats demonstrated in the video?

Tae Kwon Do. Does qigong lie in the realm of science, or completely esoteric, metaphysical and paranormal?

Hapkido. According to the video, can chi be fully harnessed through meditation and yoga?

Tang Soo Do. To physically strengthen your hands and head, you must condition them throw reading and writing. Is this correct or incorrect?

Karate. How do the monks strengthen their necks? What are able to do afterward? Is this practical?
 
 
 
Judo, Jujitsu. My friends and I like(d) to watch Kung Fu or action movies. Yes or no?

Brazilian Jujitsu. My friends and have practiced martial arts.

Capoeira. Are there martial arts schools and clubs in your neighborhood, community, town, city, region, country?

Aikido. Do your friends wish to be a MMA or martial arts champ, or ninja? Would you like to be a martial arts expert, or do you want to be able to defend yourself “on the streets”?

Sambo. What could or should people do? Could chi be harnessed to alleviate stress, depression, improve one’s physical, mental, emotional well-being, and help achieve goals?

Mixed Martial Arts. What might happen in the future?