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Powerful Punch Comes From The Brain

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Brain scans have revealed distinctive features in the brain structure of karate experts which correlate with punching ability. Brain scans have revealed distinctive features in the brain structure of karate experts, which could be linked to their ability to punch powerfully from close range. Researchers from Imperial College London and UCL (University College London) found [...]

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Qi Whiz!

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Controversies come and go in the martial arts community, but one topic that can always be relied upon to start a loud argument is the concept of qi, (or ki, if you are studying a Japanese or Korean style.)

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Internal Work In Wushu Training

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COMBINING “internal” and “external” work is an important aspect of wushu training and commands great attention in all schools of martial arts. Changquan (long-range boxing), For example, consists of “external work” performed by the hands, the eyes, the body, and the feet, as well as “internal work” involving such elements as jing (essence of life), [...]

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Internal and External Work: A Composite Organism

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DOWN through the ages, martial artists in China lay stress on a combination of “internal” and “external” work, mental training in particular. They hold that the training, nourishment and concentration of qi (vital energy) as well as the application of qi in combat are of great importance to martial devotees. There are various methods of [...]

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