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The Hardest Thing To Overcome When Doing Internal Martial Arts

April 20, 2016 By admin Leave a Comment

The first Kung Fu style I learned was Wing Chun, it was explained to me that the system is an external/internal system of martial arts. To be honest with you I didn’t even know what that really meant.

I always figured well a block is a block and a punch is a punch etc…

While that is true, what I have discovered in my own journey is the main difference between Internal martial arts and external martial arts is simply. One looks for answers from within while the other looks for answers on the outside.

The reason why I decided to study internal martial arts is because I realized one day I would grow old and weak. All of us are running uphill and sadly the hill just keeps getting steeper. The only thing we can do is learn how to use our bodies as efficiently as we can because as time goes on we all get weaker.

Master: Even when you think you are being soft, you are not. Student: But why? Master: Because you are already thinking too hard… ~Sifu Larry Rivera Can you relate? I know I can! #Kungfu #martialartist #wisdom #martialarts #quotes #spirit #mindset #mindovermatter #tao #besoft #dontoverthink #feel #chi #master #sifu #selfdefense

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While time doesn’t stop we can slow things down. The best way in my opinion is through learning things like Tai Chi or any of the other internal martial art styles.

At the end of the day internal and external martial arts teaches you how to defend yourself. However only internal martial arts teaches you how to live.

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Internal Vs External Martial arts The Saga Continues…

December 8, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

Yin & Yang
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Internal Vs External Saga…

There are two types main schools of thought when it comes to Kung Fu. Internal Martial Arts and External Martial Martial Arts.  Internal Martial Arts is characterized by soft flowing movements while external martial arts has hard movements. In reality you can find both internal and external traits in most martial art systems.

The combination complements each other and a person who studies both aspects is a more powerful practitioner. The Yin and Yang symbol or hard and soft illustrates the balance that each has for the other.

A good kung fu student strives to find balance in their life it is through balance that they are able to see what they are trying to achieve in their art and life more clearly.

On Internal Martial Arts..

The Benefits of Tai Chi and Internal Martial Arts for Self-defense …

The Benefits of Tai Chi and Internal Martial Arts for Self-defense: Part 1 of 2 Internal Martial arts such as Tai Chi, or Ba Gua can be extremely effective for self defense if trained correctly. There are a few strategic principles in …

What is the meaning of Internal Arts and External, is there a …

The original distinction between external and internal martial arts comes from Huang Zongxi’s 1669 Epitaph for Wang Zhengnan. The identification of the internal martial arts with the Taoism indigenous to China, and its identification of …

Internal Martial Arts and Alignment

So much of internal martial arts has to do with the efficiency of body movement, particularly one’s structure and alignment. Below is an excerpt on this topic from an aikido perspective. The whole article may be read here. …

The fighter of Internal martial Arts. Iliqchuan. From PushHands to Muai Tai.

On External Martial Arts..

Korean Martial Arts – Hapkido, Taekyon, Kwan Moo, Yongmudo, Gwon …

Unlike other Asian martial arts, it focuses solely on “wai gong,” or external energy skill. Students increase physical strength through weight training and drilling of techniques, and condition their hands and feet with heavy-bag work …

What is the difference between Karate, Jujitsu, and Kung Fu?

Kung fu (chinese)depending on the region it comes from and style can be internal or external, soft or hard. Most martial arts can be traced back to various kung fu styles. — Tae kwon do is about 65% kicking verses hand techniques …

European martial arts

There is a general idea among researchers to compare the European martial arts with the “hard” styles of the Asian traditions. Basically this assigns the block of attacks and external sources of force (muscle power). …

Martial Arts Punching Techniques

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