Stand Still, Be Fit? For Martial Arts & Health (Part 10)
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Martial Arts, Pain Management on 03. Dec, 2010 | No Comments
The final installment of this fascinating and well presented series, and I sincerely hope that you found something that resonated with you, something that you can take with you into your busy life! Can standing like a tree really help us to be fit? The answer lies in you, and your ability to put aside [...]
Stand Still, Be Fit? For Martial Arts & Health (Part 9)
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Martial Arts, Pain Management on 26. Nov, 2010 | No Comments
If you have been following all the way to part 9 congratulations, you are one of the few who are capable of taking control of your own health. Look forward to the 5th and final standing position, filmed on the island of Hong Kong. Professor Yu also explains how Zhan Zhuang is one of the [...]
Stand Still, Be Fit? For Martial Arts & Health (Part 6)
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Martial Arts, Pain Management on 05. Nov, 2010 | No Comments
Today’s installment of Zhuan Zhuang(Jan Jong) introduces another exercise from the Ba Duan Jin (8 Pieces of the Brocade) but it also concentrates on the importance of exercising in nature, in Chinese culture it was originally described as increasing natural chi. This has been replaced in more modern times as science has progressed to the [...]
Stand Still, Be Fit? For Martial Arts & Health (Part 2)
Posted by Guy in Fitness & Exercise, Martial Arts, Pain Management on 08. Oct, 2010 | No Comments
As you practice Zhuan Zhuang (Jan Jong), you will feel some great benefits to the way you feel and the way you move. In this second installment the warm up exercises are expanded upon. Pay attention to the tips Master Lam give you, remind yourself to relax and breath through your nose. Let your body [...]
Stand Still, Be Fit? For Martial Arts & Health (Part 1)
Posted by Guy in Martial Arts, Pain Management on 01. Oct, 2010 | No Comments
How can you stand still and be fit? It sounds too good to be true, but knowledge of this ancient art can do wonders for you, your sports performance, health and state of mind. As I am such a big fan of this, more subtle style of exercise I had to share these short videos [...]
