Martial Arts

"In martial arts, practicing leg techniques is fundamental. If leg techniques are well-trained, the Five Elements will be in harmony, and the Six Harmonies will be aligned. If one does not train their legs, the Five Elements will not be in harmony, the Six Harmonies will not align, movements will not be swift, advancing and retreating will lack agility, and it will be difficult to utilize the tendons and bones effectively. Therefore, one must first focus on developing leg strength.

The Internal Five Forms correspond to the Five Organs: the heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys. Where the qi (气) and strength (力) go, the posture follows; where the posture goes, the qi and strength are concentrated. Therefore, when qi and strength are abundant, the posture is effective, and when the posture is trained, qi and strength increase.

These internal and external harmonies are interconnected. When performing martial arts, the movement of the elbow and hand is driven by the back, which pushes the shoulders, the shoulders push the elbows, and the elbows push the hands.

"The Internal Three Harmonies (内三合) and External Three Harmonies (外三合) are the guiding principles of Da Liuhe Men. The Internal Three Harmonies align the mind, intention, and energy, while the External Three Harmonies synchronize the root, trunk, and tips of the body. Through these harmonies, the art achieves unity and adaptability in techniques, making them fluid, dynamic, and harmonious.