Health Cultivation

Read more about the article Cangzhou Traditional Medicine and Martial Arts – Ma Zhendong, 50 Years of Free Medical Service for Over 10,000 People

Cangzhou Traditional Medicine and Martial Arts – Ma Zhendong, 50 Years of Free Medical Service for Over 10,000 People

There is an old saying in the martial arts world: "One who practices martial arts is half a doctor" (武林有句俗话“一个武半个医”). Those who train in martial arts often suffer injuries, so skilled practitioners also tend to learn bone-setting and massage techniques. In the ancient city of Cangzhou (沧州), there is a renowned martial arts master named Ma Zhendong (马振东), who, while training in martial arts, also mastered the advanced skills of bone-setting and massage. He teaches people martial arts for fitness while also providing free medical treatment.

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Read more about the article 华佗五禽戏

华佗五禽戏

Wu Qin Xi was created by Hua Tuo at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Hua Tuo’s contributions to physical fitness and health preservation were outstanding. Based on the theory of the "Inner Classic" (Nei Jing) of traditional Chinese medicine, the theory of Yin-Yang and the Five Elements, and the movement patterns of the body's organs, meridians, Qi, and blood, Hua Tuo observed the habits and postures of various birds and beasts. He selected the characteristics of the tiger (fierce), deer (agile), ape (intelligent), bear (steady), and bird (harmonious) to form the Wu Qin Xi routine. This is a health-preserving Qigong that combines internal and external cultivation, perfecting the ancient (导引) and Tu Na (吐纳) breathing exercises

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Read more about the article The Power Hub: How Core Strength Training Enhances Technical Skill Performance in Combat

The Power Hub: How Core Strength Training Enhances Technical Skill Performance in Combat

The core is defined as an interconnected system of muscles including the abdominals in the front, the paraspinal and gluteus muscles in the back, the diaphragm above, the obliques on the sides, and the pelvic floor and pelvic muscles below. Training this region is essential because it acts as the primary hub for power transfer between the upper and lower extremities.

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