Kung Fu Tai Chi - January-February 2017

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y coincidence, the first two long since forgotten
articles in this issue reference them. I confess
Sun Style Taijiquan. The that for a short
Publisher first is Robert Santees thought-
Gigi Oh
period, while I
provoking article Yin and Yang: still remembered
Associate Publisher Navigating through Space and Time those Sun Style
Gene Ching (see page 30). The second is from my forms, I claimed
Editorial Board
shimei, my younger Kung Fu sister, Grandmaster
Gigi Oh
Carol Wong. Pink Warrior Fighting Sun as one of my
Gene Ching Tactics (see page 36) describes her teachers, despite Gene Ching, Zhao Yong, Gigi Oh and Kevin Ho
battle against breast cancer. Carol only taking a
Senior Designer was also our first got qi? girl back few lessons from her. My desire to be attached to
Patrick Lugo in our July+August 2001 issue. Grandmaster Sun was because of her incomparable
Graphic Designers With our Kung Fu Tai Chi 25th reputation. I abandoned that claim years ago as it felt
Kevin Ho Anniversary Festival coming up, disingenuous. Sure, I still carry some of her teachings,
Chen Xinghua this strikes me as another point of but I have so many masters by now. But the truth is
reflection for what is sure to be a that as much as I admire the art of Taiji, Im not a Taiji
Copy Editor nostalgic year.
Gary Shockley
manat least not yet.
Lori Ann White
I used to practice Sun Style The Chinese martial arts have an incredibly long
Proofreader Taijiquan. In fact, my very first history and profound culture, arguably the longest and
Jennifer Oh article for Kung Fu Tai Chi was most profound of any style on the planet. The longer
KungFuMagazine.com
about Sun Style: Radical Taiji: you practice, the deeper you get. Even if you never win
WebMaster The Rising Sun of Taiji in the a tournament with it and never use it in a street fight,
Jake Hsen December+January 1997 issue. In theres merit in the practice, regardless of your level of
the mid and late nineties, I had the achievement. Every link in the chain counts. I try to
Tiger Claw privilege of studying directly under glean some lesson from every master who walks into
Correspondents Grandmaster Sun Jianyun, the late the Kung Fu Tai Chi office, if not for my own personal
Jennifer Oh great daughter of the founder of the practice then to pass along to you, our loyal readership.
Jonathan Oh style, Sun Lutang. Sun Jianyun was As of 2017, I have manned my desk here for 18 years,
Feng Shui Master one of the Top Ten Most Famous nearly three-quarters of Kung Fu Tai Chis history.
Wilson Sun Martial Arts Masters, the only Thats a lot of masters.
female of the ten. She was a truly
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General Manager together under her in Beijing in 1998, to serve, as long as you continue to carry it onward.
Randy Liu alongside our fellow classmates,
Administration
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Thomas J. Oh That was the last time I saw
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44 Kung Fu, Wushu and the
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60 The Hook Swords of Northern Style
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18 Tai Chi at The Bells

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19 The First Annual Ohio Kung Fu Tai Chi Day

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A Daylong Celebration of Lou Reed By Helen A. Buckett
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ou Reed was a man of many accolades: singer,
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Godfather of Punk, recipient of the French Legion as Three-step Tai Chi and Tai Chi of Love, was composed
of Honor Award and an inductee in the Rock and by Master Ren based on traditional Chen style Tai Chi and
Roll Hall of Fame. He was also an avid Tai Chi practitioner and other Chinese martial arts. Ren designed the form for a limited
graced Kung Fu Tai Chis cover twice, first in the May+June space to fit the needs of cramped urban dwellers in hopes it might
2003 issue and then again in the September+October 2007 issue liberate them through everyday practice.
alongside his Taiji master, Ren Guangyi. Reed passed away in
2013, and yet his legacy remains. On July 30, 2016, New York The Bells: A Daylong Celebration of Lou Reed was filled with
Citys prestigious Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts held music, art installations and film presentations. There were
The Bells: A Daylong Celebration of Lou Reed and Tai Chi readings by celebrities like Elizabeth Ashley, Steve Buscemi, Kim
played a major role, just like it did with Reed in his autumn years. Cattrall, and Willem Dafoe, and performances by Laurie
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Reed had a longstanding passion for Chinese martial arts that afternoon there was another Chinese martial arts demonstration.
began in the 80s under Eagle Claw Grandmaster Leung Shum. Master Ren performed his 21 Form Tai Chi again along with
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fifteen years. In 2002, he met Master Ren and thus began one of crowd with his grasp of the traditional art. After that, Liz
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Richman, demonstrated 21 Form Tai Chi, which had been Reeds For more on The Bells: A Daylong Celebration of Lou Reed, visit
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Your Heart, a hauntingly meditative track that lasts nearly of-lou-reed. For more on Lou Reed, visit www.loureed.com. For
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Grandmaster Sun Zhijun 19332016
By Mike J. Ng
On
August 13, 2016, the world lost one of its most
prominent exponents of Baguazhang (),
the fourth-generation lineage holder and national
representative successor, Grandmaster Sun Zhijun (). He
passed away in Beijing at the age of 84.
Grandmaster Sun was born in 1933 in the Cheng family village

in Hebei province, the hometown of Cheng Tinghua (),
founder of Cheng Style Baguazhang. Sun received his Bagua
training from three primary teachers: Liu Ziyang (), Cheng
Yousheng (), and Cheng Youxin ().
Grandmasters love for the martial arts was clear from a young
age. As a child, Sun would spend days and evenings studying
with his teachers, continuing his practice well into the night after
everyone had long gone home. Sun maintained this rigorous In 1983, the Chinese Wushu Association elected Grandmaster
regimen even as he studied to become a civil engineer. It was Sun as the representative for Cheng style Bagua, featuring
through this unwavering tenacity that Sun excelled amongst him in two sets of VCDs, titled Chinese Traditional Martial
his training brothers, becoming the favorite disciple of Cheng Arts (1990) and Baguazhang (1992). Another VCD, titled
Yousheng who taught him the Xia Pan (), or lower basin, the Cheng Style Baguazhang , was later published, in which Sun
most advanced level of Bagua. Sun also studied Xingyiquan demonstrated the practical applications and fighting techniques
(), which helped to develop speed and power in his strikes, of Bagua. These video series were greatly received, and due
an excellent supplement to the fluid, swimming body nature of to popular demand Sun published his book, You Shen Bagua
Bagua. Lianhuan Zhang (), in 1994 to document the
traditional forms of Cheng Style Bagua. In 2001, a collection of
Suns achievements were many. He was a consultant to the VCDs was published to accompany this text, showcasing all of
Beijing Wushu Association, serving as Vice Chairman for the the empty-hand forms plus weapons, two-person sparring set (
Second Committee of its Baguazhang Research Institute and a ), two-person saber set (), and Xingyiquan.
member of the Board of Supervisors for its Third Committee.
In 2012, Chinas Ministry of Culture conferred upon Sun the
Sun entered his first competition in 1964 at the Beijing Wushu pinnacle achievement of his career the National Intangible
Championship and won gold medals in both Bagua palm Cultural Heritage Award () making him
and weapons. In 1983, he competed in the China National the official National Representative Successor of Baguazhang (
Championship and, again, captured gold, receiving the ).
National Outstanding Wushu Athlete award. In 2004, at
over seventy years old, he competed in the World Traditional Grandmaster Sun made it his lifes mission to promote and
Wushu Championship, held in Zhengzhou, Henan, and received develop the traditional Chinese martial arts. He was a scholar
standing ovations (and gold medals) for his performance of the warrior with a huge heart, overflowing with knowledge and
64 Linked Palms ()the most advanced wisdom, and an inspiration to us all. To his students and
empty-hand form in Cheng Style Baguaas well as Bagua Saber disciples, he was more than just a teacher; he was a father and
(). mentor, someone whom we admired and aspired to be. The
mantle now rests on our shoulders to honor
Grandmaster Sun was a passionate teacher who devoted much of and uphold the Sun Zhijun legacy, and further
his adult life to nurturing the next generation of Bagua masters. his lifes work to ensure the quality and
He began teaching in 1982 at the Beijing Dongcheng Wushu preserve the purity of authentic Bagua Zhang.
Institute (). In 1983, Sun received the National
Instructor of Excellence award. Since then, martial arts Rest in Peace, Grandmaster! You will forever
enthusiasts near and far have come to pay homage to Sun and live in our hearts ()! B
train under his watchful eye. His disciples span the globe and
include Dr. Jia Shusen (March+April 2016 cover master),
Chairman of the Third Committee of the Beijing Bagua Zhang Mike J. Ng () is a grand-student of GM Sun
Research Institute and author of Foundations of Baguazhang Zhjun through his teacher Dr. Jia Shusen. Sifu
(2005); Dr. Stella Hu Yali (), national and international Ng is a nine-time international all-around grand
gold medalist; and Ge Chunyan (), five-time China champion, USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee,
National Bagua Champion and star of the classic award-winning and doctoral candidate in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. He
currently teaches Taiji, Bagua, and Qigong in San Francisco and can be
martial film, Prides Deadly Fury () (1983).
contacted through his website: www.taichibagua.com.

Grandmaster
Clarence Tai Gu Lee 19272016
By Ann McPherson - Photos courtesy of Ann McPherson and Humberto David de Jesus
G
randmaster Clarence Tai Gu Lee, beloved
teacher, friend, faithful companion,
sweetheart, father, grandfather, great
grandfather, uncle, and brother passed away
peacefully on October 8, 2016. He was born in
the Palama Settlement in Honolulu, Hawaii,
on April 2, 1927, the eldest of five sons. He was
raised in Honolulu and proudly served his country
in the United State Army during World War II.
He moved to San Francisco in 1953 and worked as
a machinist until his retirement.
He always proclaimed that Karate comes from

China, not Japan. In his opinion, the best martial
artist in the world was Sugar Ray Robinson, the
boxer.
Each year, he traveled across the United States

and to Hawaii to visit his loyal students and
friends. Until the end, he could be found each
morning in the Golden Gate Park, rising early,
meditating, and enjoying nature, accompanied
He taught martial arts in San Francisco for by his faithful companion, Ann. He was loved
more than 60 years. As a martial artist, he was by many and respected by all. He was a very
recognized for his expertise in five distinct arts: special man, a
Karate, Kobudo, Tai Chi, and northern and great teacher,
southern styles of Kung Fu. As a young man, a true pioneer,
he was privileged to study Shorin-ryu Karate who helped
under the legendary Chosin Chibana Sensei many people
and Okinawan Kobudo under Akamine Eisuke and inspired
Sensei. He was also a student of Nagaishi hundreds of
Fumio Sensei, Miyahira Katsuya Sensei, and martial artists
Nakazato Shugoro Sensei. He also trained in the Bay Area,
diligently in the Chinese martial arts and studied Hawaii, Florida,
Wu Tai Chi and push hands under Mr. Wai Yui France, and
Sing and Northern style Kung Fu (Bak Si Lum) Europe. B
under Sifu Bob Louie. He was also a student of
Sifu Kwong Kwan Wei and Sifu Y.C. Wong. In
2001, he became a student of Sifu John Chang of
Indonesia.
Clarence Tai Gu Lee is recognized as a

great fighter who taught many students and
instructors how to fight Hawaiian style.

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By Robert Santee, PhD Photos by Jenai Kubo
F
or the martial artist, no matter stuck in ones movements due
the school or tradition they to body fragmentation and
follow, their art requires them misalignment (Chen, 2009).
to be continuously observing,
understanding, and harmonizing When you are being controlled
with the constantly changing by another person and unable
and transforming space/time to control that person, you do
environment wherein they not realize the sickness of being
live. While this external double weighted. If you wish
focus is clearly necessary to avoid this sickness, then you
and the initial stage of need to understand yin and
development, eventually yang. Stickiness (nian ) is
practitioners must move going along (zou ). Going
inwards, if they wish to along is stickiness. Yang is not
improve, get to the root separate from yin. Yin is not
of their art, and to feel separate from yang. Yin and
the inner, integrated, yang mutually assist each other.
continually changing Only then will you understand
workings of their body. internal power (jin ). Sun
They need to get a sense, a feel if 1997, 193194
you will, of how the relationship and
relative positions of their muscles, Sun Style Taijiquan
tendons, joints, bones, and energy
Sun Lutang (18601933) integrated
work together allowing movement,
Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, and
balance and location in space/time.
Taijiquan to create the Sun style
In Western terminology this inner of Taijiquan. While the styles
sense or perception (excluding vision) are different, the basic principles
of our bodys position and movement underlying all three styles are
in space/time is called proprioception the same. His writings clearly
(Tsang & Hui-Chan 2003; Uwe & demonstrate how yin and yang
Gandevia 2016). In the realm of are theoretically intertwined in
Chinese martial arts, it is called the Sun style of Taijiquan. In
understanding and experiencing the the Meaning of the Name
integrated, symbiotic, relational Taijiquan section of his book,
process of yin ()and yang (). The Study of Taijiquan, he notes:
The necessity of focusing upon, Inside or outside there is one qi.

understanding and putting into It circulates without stopping.
practice the process of yin and yang Thus it is the movement and
is explicitly stated in the Theory of stillness, and opening (kai )
Taijiquan (Taijiquan Lun and closing (he ) of this martial
) attributed to Wang Zongyue. style. Its root is born from this
The specific concern is double qi. The mystery of releasing and
weighting, referring to getting extending, and gathering and
contracting, is produced from this

Starting position: Raise hands up: Bring hands to chest: Kai open 4:
Ist position of kaihe 2nd position of kaihe 3rd position of kaihe 4th position kai open
qi. To open is to extend and to Feeling and Sensing Yin and

move. To close is gather and to Yang Sun style Taijiquan
still. Opening is yang. Closing combines two postures to give the
is yin. Releasing, extending practitioner an inner sense of yin
and moving is yang. Gathering, and yang. The combination is
contracting and stillness is yin. called kaiheshou () or the
Opening and closing resembles opening and closing of hands.
a single qi revolving through yin
and yang. Sun 2003, Kaiheshou
, 1; Santee, 2010, 32 The postures opening hands
(kaishou ) and closing hands
In section 2 of the posture Lazily (heshou ) are the most
Tucking in the Clothes, Sun frequently occurring postures in
provides a clear link between both the traditional (98 postures)
intention/focus (yi ) and the and standardized (73 postures)
movement of qi. The use of yi forms of Sun style Taijiquan.
and the reciprocal relationship This combination, known as
between yin and yang is opening and closing hands
established throughout the entire (kaiheshou ) is essentially
form as is noted in section 3 of the a qigong exercise that integrates
same posture: yin and yang, yi and qi. There
are three stages to experiencing,
Then use intention/focus (yi ) understanding, and putting
to withdraw qi () and strength into practice the yin and yang
(li ) inward. Sun 2003, relationship in kaiheshou.
,7
...pressing down with the Preparation Close 5: 5th position close or he
foot, pushing up with the head, Stand straight. Feet are parallel the roof of your mouth. Your
stretching and withdrawing, and shoulder-width apart. Arms breathing is natural and through
expanding and contracting, hang naturally to your sides with your nose. Your eyes face
everything uses intention/focus palms facing your thighs. Your forward, parallel to the ground
(yi ). You do not want to use head pushes upward, resulting and closed. Your mind is empty
clumsy strength. Sun, 2003, in a feeling of being suspended and still.
, 78 from above. Your tongue touches

Slowly move both of your hands
forward, palms facing each other,
and upward in an arc until they
are at shoulder height. Bend your
elbows, bringing the hands back
toward the chest, approximately a
thumbs distance from the chest. The
distance between your palms is about
the size of your head. Your fingertips
face upward. Your eyes, remaining
parallel, follow your hands.
Stage One
Opening Hands (kaishou
): Visualize/feel your hands
holding a balloon that is slowly
inflating, pushing your hands apart
horizontally until the tigers mouths
(the web between thumb and index
This posture can be used for both the
starting position and closing position finger) are opposite your shoulders.
of the second stage where the heel is This causes your chest to expand and
raised during kai or opening. Starting your shoulder blades to contract. At
position of the second stage where the the same time slowly inhale through
heel is raised during kai or opening. your nose and gently push your Open with right heel: Only difference between
Closing position of the second stage
where the heel is raised during kai or feet down. Your fingers are visibly stage one and stage 2 is the heel is raised during
opening. spread. Slightly pause. the kai or open position. Attached is the raising of
the right heel from the side
Closing Hands (heshou ): Visualize/feel the air slowly going
out of the balloon, causing your hands to gradually move inwards
toward the center, stopping when your palms are approximately the
size of your head apart. This causes your chest to contract and your
shoulder blades to expand. At the same time slowly exhale through
your nose and let your feet relax. Slightly pause.
Repeat the entire process of opening and closing slowly 10 times.

Note what you feel (muscles, tendons, bones, energy, breath, etc.),
not what you see, before, while and after doing the exercise. Keep
your intention/focus (yi) on the exercise. Nothing else!
The hands opening and extending outward is yang. The chest

expanding is yang. The chest contracting is yin. The hands closing
and contracting is yin. The shoulder blades contracting is yin. The
shoulder blades expanding is yang.
The opening and closing of the hands is all about the expansion and
contraction of qi. The shoulder blades contracting (yin) is gathering
qi. The shoulder blades expanding (yang) is releasing qi.
You must be totally relaxed when performing this exercise. The

entire process of moving qi is rooted in your yi or intention/focus.
There is no strength being used. Keep your focus/intention (yi) on
your breathing and body movements. Coordinate your breathing
with your movements. As your hands expand, inhale. When they Back view open right heel raise
contract, exhale.
As your hands expand, note if you feel any connection between the
palms and fingers of your two hands. Do they seem to connect as if
you are pulling taffy or springs apart? Do you feel qi? When your

hands contract do you notice a resistance between your hands as if
you are pushing against something? Do you feel qi? Remember this
is done very slowly.
Stage Two
Everything is exactly the same as in Stage One with the exception
that as you inhale and your hands open up (kaishou), your right heel
rises up. As you exhale and your hands come together (heshou),
your right heel returns to the ground. As your hands open up for the
second time, your left heel rises up. As your hands come together,
your left heel returns to the ground. Thus the right and left heel
alternate with the kaiheshou. Move slowly, coordinating your
breath, the movement of your chest and back, and the expansion and
contraction of your hands. Everything is guided by yi.
The heel rising up is yang while the heel descending is yin. The
process of yin and yang is now both horizontal and vertical.
Slowly repeat the entire process of opening and closing with both
the right heel and the left heel 10 times. Note what you feel before,
while and after doing the exercise. Keep your intention/focus (yi) on
the exercise. Nothing else!
Stage Three Open with left heel raise:

Everything is exactly the same as in Stage Two with the exception Side view open or kai with left heel raised
that, as you inhale and your hands open up and your right heel rises,
your entire body fills up like a balloon from the inside expanding
outward. As you exhale and your hands close and your right heel
descends, the air of the balloon that has filled up your entire body
is released and your body contracts inward. Repeat, this time with
your left heel rising and descending.
Slowly repeat the entire process of opening and closing with both the
right heel and the left heel, and the body expanding and contracting,
10 times. Note what you feel before, while and after doing the
exercise. Keep your intention/focus (yi) on the exercise. Nothing
else!
The three stages of kaiheshou (opening and closing hands) provides

a ground for understanding and experiencing the process of yin and
yang and moving qi. You should now have a fairly good feel for the
yin and yang process while in essentially a stationary position.
Moving through Space/Time

Moving through space/time with yin and yang requires the
knowledge and experience of practicing the three stages of
kaiheshou. Having become proficient with feeling or sensing the
process of yin and yang, the practitioner can then move on to the
next level. At this level, moving forward and backward or to the
sides or angles in space/time requires a counter pull/push in the Back view of kai or open with left heel raised
opposite direction (Sun & Tam 2002, 34). The essential focal
point of position in space, movement, balance and rooting is called
kua (). Essentially this is the pelvic area where the upper body
and your legs are joined together. There are, however, various
descriptions regarding its exact location (Chen 2006, 2; Maish
(2016, 2). In Chapter Three, The Nine Essential Fundamentals for

Practicing, of Suns book, A Study of Baguazhang,
he describes the essential fundamental of suo (): All translations are the authors.
Chen, Xiaowang-2009
"Do your utmost so the inner roots of your two Double Weighted
shoulders and two kua () have a drawing back https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxrdPNw4Nyo
internal energy (suojin ). Sun 2003, Chen, Zhonghua-2006
, 4 Function and Usage of the Kua
https://internalartsia.wordpress.com/2006/07/20/function-
In section 5 of The Study of Lazily Tucking in your and-usage-of-the-kua/
Clothes, in Suns book The Study of Taijiquan, he Masich, Sam-2016
provides a clearer picture of the kua by referring to it Distinguishing the Hip and Waist
as the inner roots of the legs: http://www.embracethemoon.com/perspectives/
hip_waist.htm
The inner roots of both shoulders and both legs Proske, Uwe and Gandevia, Simon-2016
have a drawing back internal energy (suojin Proprioception: The Sense Within
). All of this uses intent (yi ). It does not use http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/
clumsy strength. Sun 2003, articleNo/46796/title/Proprioception--The-Sense-Within/
, 10 Santee, Robert-2010
Sun Style Taiji Qigong: Daoist Internal Alchemy
The inner roots of both the shoulders and the legs Qi: The Journal of Traditional Eastern Health & Fitness, 20,
are ball and socket joints. Thus the kua, at least for 2, 3038
Sun, appears to be the acetabulum, where the head Sun Fuquan-2003
of the femur connects to the pelvis, thus joining the Quan Yi Shu Zhen, Taijiquan Xue, Xingyiquan Xue,
legs to the rest of the body. This is consistent with Baguazhang Xue, Baguajian Xue. Taibei: Yiwen Chuban
Chens (2006, 2) location of the kua, and Maish Youxian Gongsi
(2016, 2) offers it as one way of describing the kua. Sun Jianyun-1997
What is of utmost importance is that the drawing Sunshi Taiji Quan Jian
back is accomplished by intent (yi), not physical Taiyuan: Shanxi Kexue Jishu Chubanshe
strength. Sun, Jian-yun and Tam, Paul F.N.-2002
Suns Style Tai Chi Chuan Hong Kong: Peter Chan &
In section 2 of The Study of Lazily Tucking in Company
your Clothes [Sun (2003, 6)], when quoting the
Tsang , William W. N. and Hui-Chan, Christina W. Y-2003
ancients about the waist being the ruler and how
Effects of Tai Chi on Joint Proprioception and Stability Limits
your attention/focus (yi) needs to be directed on it, in Elderly Subjects
the waist is referred to as yaojian () or the area Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
around your waist. Given that the kua refers to the
inner root of the legs or acetabulum, it is most likely
that the yaojian is the iliac crests or hip bones of the Try walking forward, centered at your pelvis, while
pelvis. Thus the yi needs to be directed, whether at the same time utilizing yi to focus on the hip joint
stationary or moving, to this area, not the waist. (kua) of the forward leg drawing back. What do you
feel?
Application Such is the reciprocal relationship between yin and
Stand naturally, aligning your body by slowly and yang.B
gently pushing your head straight up (or imagining
your head is suspended from above like a puppet on
a string). Make a fist or palm and push your right Robert is a professor of psychology at Chaminade University in
or left hand forward. As your hand goes forward Honolulu, Hawaii. He holds a PhD in Philosophy (Asian) and in
use your intention/will (yi), not strength, to focus Educational Psychology. He is the author of The Tao of Stress:
on your shoulder joint (inner root of your shoulder) How to Calm, Balance and Simplify Your Life (New Harbinger
drawing back. What do you feel? Publications 2013) and An Integrative Approach to Counseling:
Bridging Chinese Thought, Evolutionary Theory and Stress
Management (Sage Publications 2007). He is certified as a
Do exactly the same thing again but do not draw
Wushu coach/instructor (jiaolian ) in Fujian, China. He
back your shoulder joint. Just push your palm or fist was trained in Sun style Taijiquan at Beijing Sports University
forward. What do you feel? What is the difference in Beijing, China, in 2007. He is a senior instructor (Taijiquan
between this application and the previous one that and Qigong) for the Xiaxing Martial Arts Association in Honolulu,
incorporated yi and a drawing back energy? HI. He attempts to still and empty his mind when he interacts
with his grandchildren Liliana, Cameron, Kalani, Payson, Emma,
Lauren, and Keiriko.

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PINK WARRIOR
Join the Pink Warriors,

2015, Courtesy of Carol Collins Fine Arts
By Carol Collins
hen taking my first Kung Fu lesson 30
W years ago, little did I realize that Kung

Fu would later help me survive a year
of intense cancer treatments and help
rebuild my life. This included a modified radical
mastectomy, a year of chemotherapy infusions, several
weeks of radiation, grueling side effects, a multitude
of medications for the side effects, permanent damage,
and increased potential for secondary cancers. I was
hospitalized for the initial surgery and twice after the
first two infusions. Cancer and its treatments are
hell. Thankfully, I survived my initial battle with an
aggressive breast cancer armed with modern medicine,
Sun style Tai Chi, and my sifus wisdom.
In the Beginning There

Was Hard
I confess. I did not appreciate the depth, complexity,
and benefits of Sun style Tai Chi until recently. The
majority of my martial arts training has been under the
tutelage of Sifu Kwong Wing Lam: Bak Siu Lum, Sun
style Tai Chi, Bagua, Xing Yi, with a little Hung Gar
for fun. Carol with Sifu Kwong Wing Lam circa 1990, by Wilson Wong

Upon my cancer diagnosis, I vowed to maintain my
Kung Fu practice. But little did I realize how severely
disabled both mentally and physically the surgery
and multitude of medications would leave me. A
daily workout regimen was simply out of the question.
During the most intense treatment period, I could
only walk a few dozen steps per day due to extreme
weakness, pain, and sickness. The modified radical
mastectomy was incredibly painful, and I lost mobility
in my right shoulder. I couldnt even brush my teeth
with my right hand. I had to sleep sitting up for weeks
due to the pain. Though naturally very flexible, after
the initial chemotherapy infusion I could no longer
touch my toes. Memory loss (chemo brain or cancer
treatment-related cognitive impairment) hit hard
from the drugs and trauma. I forgot the majority of
the Kung Fu sets as well as many other things that
were important to me. Peripheral neuropathy (nerve
damage to the limbs) made movement hazardous since
I couldnt feel if I was damaging myself. Even several
months after completing the most difficult treatment, I
lost my toe nails from trying to exercise. I was hardly
able to eat anything for the first ten days out of every
three weeks for the first half a year of treatment. My
swords began collecting dust and spider webs. I
missed my Kung Fu and my youth.
Carol with Sun Jianyun (daughter of Sun Lutang), Beijing, 1998,
by Raymond Wong
Early in my martial arts education, I enjoyed

competing and training in Jinan, China, and later
made a pilgrimage to Shaolin Temple and participated
in various Shaolin seminars in the San Francisco Bay
Area. The external martial arts excited and energized
me. For many years, I had the honor of teaching Bak
Siu Lum under Sifu Wing Lam with an exceptional
group of individuals. Some of my happiest times
were at the kwoon with my Kung Fu brothers and
sisters learning about Kung Fu and life. Although
fortunate to have spent time with Sun Jianyun in
Beijing (a precious memory not only because she was
my grandmaster, but because she was also a super-
sweet lady), I preferred fast and high kicks and fast
swordplay to quiet Tai Chi. Only now do I realize
that it was foolish not to invest in serious Sun style
Tai Chi training in my youth as Sifu encouraged us.
The Enemy Within

There are hundreds of types of cancer and thousands of
combinations of chemotherapies, radiation therapies,
surgeries, and other treatments, as well as a broad
spectrum of individual reactions to the same treatment
and doses. Some patients find their treatments
tolerable. For others, treatment is devastating for the Carol doing Bagua at the hospital around her infusion pump stand,
very unlucky, fatal. by Robert Collins

Eat Bitter
To live is to suffer, to survive is to find some meaning
in the suffering. Friedrich Nietzsche
In a martial art sense, the concept of Eat Bitter

means practicing very hard, enduring both the mental
and physical hardships. Sadly, not all cancer patients
eat bitter and adhere to the challenging treatment
regimens due to the horrific side effects. I credit
integration of Kung Fu into my life for helping me to
willingly take horrific treatments for a year. Many
times it was difficult to believe that losing a body part
and getting painful infusions of toxic chemicals every
three weeks for a year would extend my life and fight
the cancer. Sometimes patients survive the cancer
but die from the treatments. However, I trusted the
knowledge of legitimate researchers as I trust Sifus
wisdom, so I willingly ate a lot of bitter to gain cancer-
free time.
The discipline of exercising regularly through extreme

pain and illness was critical for survival, not just Sifus Wisdom, 2014 , Courtesy of Carol Collins Fine Arts
recovery. Many cancer treatment side effects such as
fatigue, neuropathy, and organ damage are cumulative The infusion needle pokes are not as mild as the ones
and some become permanent. For example, one for drawing blood or inoculations, and the injections for
infusion I had every three weeks for a year can cause neutropenia caused a painful burning sensation. After
heart failure. If the patients heart becomes too weak, several months of this, I asked Sifu about how some
chemotherapy must be discontinued prematurely. of the Shaolin monks can endure putting a red hot iron
Although it seemed futile to exercise when severely spatula on their tongues because I was so tired of the
weakened, I pushed to exercise every day even if it was pain. He said just believe, I am tough. I am strong. I
just a slow walk around the house or hospital. On can take it. I skeptically tried this and was amazed at
days when unable to walk, Id still stretch and try to how well it worked even when a nurse was gouging the
revive my compromised splits. tender part of my wrist for what seemed like eternity
with a needle.
Empty Your Opponent

The weak defeat the strong. Daodejing
The Tai Chi concepts such as emptiness within

fullness, empty your opponent, and wuji can
be interpreted in numerous ways and applied in life
situations. During the core of my cancer treatment,
I strove to maintain my inner peace (emptiness) as
the rough waters of reality stirred up deep suffering
Neupogen Needles.
and loss around me. Maintaining my balance through
emptiness (soft energy) made me strong even though in
Sifus wisdom continues to astonish me even after some ways I was at my weakest. Surprisingly, friends
following him for so many years. Every three weeks for and family members said I appeared serene throughout
the duration of a year, I faced painful needles at each the treatments, a very odd observation about someone
infusion appointment since my veins are tiny, plus I going through hell who is anxious and hyper by nature.
had several days of painful injections in my stomach But acceptance is a strategy for achieving peace
and backside to prevent neutropenia (dangerously low when faced with a powerful opponent. In the state of
white blood cells counts) after each infusion. emptiness and internal stillness, there is no enemy.

Meet the Raven, 2014 , Courtesy of Carol
Collins Fine Arts. Deep into that darkness
peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever
dared to dream before. E. Poe
neuropathy. Holding a cat stance for longer than a few

The War of Art seconds was impossible. Post-surgical pain remained
Know your enemy and know yourself and you can intense for months, so it was a challenge to pick up
fight a hundred battles without disaster. Sun Tzu weapons for the photos. However, creating meaning
of this experience gave me strength to continue and
ensured that cancer didnt steal years from my life.
The horrors of cancer are numerous and difficult to
explain to the healthy. Before my experience, I was
guilty of trivializing the cancer experience, seeing it
as just nausea and hair loss. Cancer is a ruthless and The Benets of Sun Style
clever adversary that can kill quickly or take you apart
piece by piece. Often, cancer penetrates its victims Tai Chi
center with the stealthy skill of a Tai Chi master who When physically strong, it is hard to view Tai Chi
controls an opponents fate without them noticing until as vigorous exercise. But during treatment and
it is too late; if detected, it can outflank defenses by especially after each infusion every three weeks I
spreading or mutating. fought just to walk and do Tai Chi. This was
humbling and enlightening for someone who had loved
After the diagnosis, I spent days reading about my fast and hard kicking for decades and is a perpetual
type of cancer. By understanding my adversary, I teenager in spirit. Initially, Sun style Tai Chi gave
could better devise a strategy. Knowledge saved me on me a challenging cardio workout since I was so weak.
several occasions when given incorrect advice or when Since Sun Lu Tang fortified his Tai Chi style with
dealing with unusual symptoms. active engagement of ligaments and muscles, it also
helped me regain strength and surprisingly improved
Maintaining mental health is crucial. Not wanting my Shaolin sets.
to be unproductive for the year or two of being sick,
I challenged myself to create a meaningful body of My surgeon and oncologist were both surprised and
artwork in addition to practicing Kung Fu throughout impressed with my progress, especially without having
treatment. It was during the most intense portion of traditional Western physical therapy. Lymphedema
treatment that I created my Dreams in the Midst of (swelling of a limb due to the removal of lymph nodes)
a Nightmare photo series, which fused current reality almost always follows a modified radical mastectomy.
with imagery from happier times. I was extremely But thanks to Sun style Tai Chi, the lymphatic
weak when posing for the photos that would tell my massages to treat and prevent this condition have not
story, unable to feel my limbs from the peripheral been needed. Injury to the intercostobrachial nerve

and other sensory nerves in the underarm (axilla) and an amplification of lifes hardships and the aging
breast areas during surgery often impair movement by process. Daily practice develops mental, emotional,
being horrifically painful, and a patient who does not and spiritual balance in addition to physical health.
exercise properly can be left with a frozen shoulder or Resting is an essential but often neglected part of
severely limited range of motion. Although I still have training.
pain even after two years and less range of motion
than I had when uber-flexible, compared to the normal Battling cancer is a lifelong civil war within your
population my rehabilitation has been quick and body with continual casualties. It has been about a
effective. year and a half since my last chemotherapy infusion.
The current treatment is a pill to be taken daily for
a minimum of ten years, which has its own set of
Training for Longevity unpleasant side effects including an increased chance
for secondary cancers. Plus there is no guarantee the
Before this cancer, I did not practice Tai Chi as primary cancer will not return. Many women fail to
diligently as my sifu recommended. Now with a comply with this portion of the treatment due to the
deeper appreciation of the internal martial arts, I side effects, and Ill admit to the temptation to quit
practice daily. In addition to Sun style Tai Chi, I at times. My hair has grown back, but Im still not
practice the Bagua Straight Sword set, which is ideal normal. I still cannot do the Siu Lum #110 hand
for stretching and strengthening the injured areas. I sets back to back. My Hung Gar Tiger and Crane
used to think this set was boring compared to the set is more like a Kitten and Chickadee. However,
Northern Shaolin Double Straight Sword or the Tai with daily training I see positive results. The road to
Yu Tai Chi sets, but now I love it. Typically I do the recovery is long and clouded with threats of secondary
Sun style Tai Chi set twice in a row followed by a cancers and fear of resurgence of the original cancer.
series of other sets or exercises. If I cross train with However, I am a Pink Warrior armed with modern
medicine, Sun style Tai Chi, and Sifus wisdom. I am
Zumba, weight lifting, or yoga, I still start with the
tough. I am strong. I can take it.B
Sun style Tai Chi set.
Carol Collins is a disciple of Sifu Wing Lam in Sunnyvale,
Kung Fu can help one cope with and recover from California. She has her BS in Chemistry, an MBA, and
emotional and physical traumas. Train in both the BA training in Studio Art and Art History. Please visit her
internal and external arts to prepare for whatever website http://www.ccollinsfineart.com to learn more
challenges may come. The cancer experience is just about her artwork.
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easier to discriminate with nandu. But there still must be elements
of offense and defense. It should still include this essence. The
competition shows athletic ability but nandu must harmonize with
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any of us dont want to acknowledge the possibility
that we will be subject to a violent attack at some
point in our lifetime. What will you do when it
occurs? What can you do to avoid these situations? How
can you increase your odds of surviving a violent attack?
How can you protect your loved ones?
You may know all of the techniques in the world, but

can you do what is necessary when the time comes?
In psychology, we are taught the Fight or Flight
Syndrome. In practice, though, people tend to
freeze up when they are confronted or struck,
and by the time they recover from the shock,
its too late. Thats why its so important to
get used to the feeling of physical contact.
You need to be able to return fire when
fired upon.
Understanding the mind of a criminal

also helps. To an attacker you are not a
human being but an object to be subdued.
Their goal is to impose their will on you.
Since they tend to lack the compassion
of people you know, it can be impossible
to reason with them or appeal to their
humanity.
Since your protection is your

responsibility, make sure youre
not a target. Follow these tips
and increase your chances of not
becoming a victim.
1. Carry a
Chemical
Bear Hug Arms Free Deterrent
Head Butt to Nose Many states do not permit
you to carry a concealed
weapon. In addition
to that, just having a
weapon is not enough.
You have to know how
to use it, and you need to
have the desire to employ a
firearm. Once fired, theres
no taking a bullet back.
Keeping pepper spray
with you at all times and

Baseball Bat Attack Double Ear Clap
There have
been reports of
perpetrators
hiding under
have it at the ready, not buried in the bottom of your purse cars and slashing
or locked in your car. Get into the habit of placing it in your the ankles of their victims. Also, if you notice you are being
hand. You may be attacked at any moment, and it will come watched or followed, turn around and go back to the mall
when you least expect it, so always be prepared. Its better and get some assistance.
to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it.
Words to live by, literally.
4. Wear Practical Clothing
You cant simply rely on the chemical deterrents. Many You have to be able to move, run, jump and kick. If your
assailants may be under the influence of drugs or clothing does not permit this, reassess your wardrobe.
alcohol which will lessen the effectiveness of the sprays. Those $350 high heels, as good as your legs may look in
Additionally, there are some measures, albeit extreme, that them, arent going to aid you in your escape. High heels
defeat the effects of the sprays. A little trick used by those have their time and place, but walking alone in a parking lot
who have been incarcerated to negate the effects of chemical is definitely not it. If your pants are so tight that you cant
sprays is to smear feces, urine and or vomit on their skin. fit your hands in the front pockets, how are you going to lift
The deterrents do not penetrate through human waste. In your leg to kick or run?
addition to the use of the spray, you need to employ evasive
movements and deliver well-placed kicks and/or strikes.
5. Do Not Travel Alone
2. Use a Magazine as a If at all possible, make sure that you travel with another
person; there is safety in numbers. Attacking two or more
Weapon people is significantly harder than attacking one, even for
a group. Traveling in packs is recommended, especially for
A rolled-up magazine especially Kung Fu Tai Chi, those in college or heading out on the town for the night.
Muscle and Fitness, Mens Health, Cosmo, Glamour Also, have a predetermined game plan in case things go
or another similar periodical can be used as a readily awry. Also, know where you are going. Have a planned
accessible weapon. They are nice and thick with strong route and an alternate. If something goes wrong, execute
bindings. Roll up your magazine tightly and make a stick your back-up plan. This is something any bodyguard
out of it. knows. Be prepared. Proper preparation prevents poor
performance.
While one of my students was traveling internationally, a
group of thugs converged on him and his travel partner as
they emerged from a cab. He delivered a well-placed blow 6. Practice the 3 As
to the side of the leaders neck and down he went! This
enabled the two of them to run to the safety of the gated Awareness: Be cognizant of your surroundings. Look at
hotel. who is in the area. Know your escape routes and potential
hazards.
3. Pay Attention to Where Avoidance: Stay away from areas and situations where
theres a high probability of an unfavorable occurrence.
You Park Walking through the park in the middle of the night is not
the wisest decision. Most situations can be avoided.
Park near street lights and populated areas. Take note of
your parking space when shopping at a mall. Predators
watch for someone who is laden with packages and Action: this is when the rubber hits the road. What will
wandering about the parking lot. Make sure that you you do? Its good to know what you are going to do in case
approach your vehicle from an angle so that you are able you wind up having to take action. That action could be to
to see under the car, especially the high clearance SUVs. run, fight, scream, use a weapon, etc.

persistence. Do not hold back. Gouge eyes, smash groins, kick
Knife disarm knees, strike throats with reckless abandon and do not stop
until you are 100% certain that the attacker(s) cannot get up and
follow you. Hit them until they cannot move. Its the only way
youll surely escape. Always secure the weapon, if the assailant
has pulled one on you.
11. Practice Self Defense

Scenarios and Techniques
Doing so will give you the confidence and muscle memory to
perform the techniques when called upon in a real-life situation.
Make training part of your lifestyle so you can continue living
your lifestyle for a good long time. Practice doesnt make
perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect. How you practice is
how you will perform.
7. Employ the S.I.P.D.E. 12. Dont Engage in

Principle Conversations with Strangers
Do you know what S.I.P.D.E. stands for? Scan the
area. Identify potential hazards and escape routes.
Predict what may happen. Decide what your response and Let Them into Your Kill
will be. Execute your course of action.
Zone
You may choose to run, throw something, draw your You dont owe a stranger anything. Refuse to engage them and
weapon if you have a concealed carry permit, strike do not make eye contact. Simply look right through them with
the perpetrator or douse them with a healthy dose a 1000-yard stare. Keep them in your periphery vision, but do
of chemical deterrent. Whatever you do, do it with not engage their gaze directly.
conviction and purpose. Dont do something halfway.
Youre not in the dojo with your training partner; control If they press the issue, do not let them into your personal space,
has no place here. referred to as the Kill Zone. Keep people beyond arms
distance from you. If they get that close, it will be difficult for
you to effectively defend yourself. Remember, action is faster
8. Know Your Target Zones than reaction and you are significantly shortening your reaction
time by permitting them to be that close. Position yourself
When it comes to action, know where to hit someone and properly, adopt a hidden fighting stance with your feet
with what part of your body. Everyone has throats, eyes, shoulder-width apart and one foot forward, hands up with open
knees, groins, bladders and shin. Attack those targets palms and at the ready.B
with unrelenting force. You need to deliver strikes that
will incapacitate the assailant so they cant get back up;
at the very least, ensure disabling them long enough for
you to get away. Phil Ross is a former competitive fighter and bodyguard turned
self defense and fitness guru who wants to share his life-saving
techniques with as many people as possible. An 8th Degree Black
9. Be Smart at Parties and Belt, he is the owner of American Eagle Mixed Martial Arts as well as
Kettlebells: The Ultimate Training Center. For more self defense tips,
Bars check out his new book, Survival Strong.
Never accept an unopened drink from anyone. Also,
keep your hand over the top of your drink and never leave
it unattended. Its very easy to slip a roofie or some Finger Jab to Eyes
other substance into a glass. If you become intoxicated,
you are out of control. No matter what you may think,
alcohol slows down your actions. I spent 20 years
working as a bouncer and had many confrontations with
belligerent, drunken patrons. They were not quicker,
nor were they concise in their movements. Do not get
uncontrollably drunk in public, ever.
10. Employ the All or

Nothing Principle
This section goes hand-in-hand with number 8. If
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By Rick L. Wing
H
ook swords are an advanced weapon taught in many northern styles.
Kung Fu instructors usually teach this weapon after a student had
learned the saber, or sometimes after a student has learned each
of the four basic weapons (saber, staff,
spear, and straight sword). A student
might also learn the hooks in place of, or
addition to, the double sabers.
Just as many southern styles such as Hung Ga (), Choy Lee Fut
(), and Wing Chun () have butterfly knives (yi ji seung dou
) in their repertoire, many northern styles have hook swords; and
like butterfly knives, hook swords are almost always used in paired
fashion. A few styles have a single hook sword set, the moves being
used in the event that one loses one of the hooks, or, as auxiliary to
another weapon, such as the long chain. In the latter case, one can use
the hook sword for defense, and the chain to flail at the opponent from
a distance. Southern styles use butterfly knives as a short weapon, and
they typically hold the butterfly knives against their forearms and under
their sleeves to conceal the weapon; hook swords (not easily concealed)
are a combination of short, medium, and long range weapons.
Ancient China had long pole-arms (and even some straight swords)
with hooks on the end, so it's not surprising that someone at some
point would devise a sword-like weapon ending in a hook. Long
pole-arms with hooks at the end (in addition to the spear tip) have
a multitude of uses. They could be used to slice the legs of horses,
pull cavalry men off their horses, hook or pull away short weapons
(such as swords and sabers) or hook other long weapons.
Although hook swords are a unique weapon, one must also understand
that a pair of hook swords is similar to a pair of double straight swords,
albeit with more cutting points and edges. Perhaps the hook sword
crescent moon blades near the handles were inspired or influenced by
Baguazhangs famous deer horn or antler knives (luk gok dou
). This would not be surprising since the origin of Baguazhang ()
and its weaponry also date to sometime in the late 1800s. Perhaps one
weapon led to the other, and the popularity of one may have increased
the popularity of the other. At
close range, both weapons have
common methods of use.
Deer horn knives themselves

are very lethal; though small
Hook the spear with one hook

sword, and if the opponent
is far away, then slice at his
neck with the other sword.

This sequence shows the basic upward spin for the hooks. Note that the hooks must be
farther apart than with sword spins because of the dagger end.
and optimal at close range, they are also effective against long and short-range
weapons because they are easy to manipulate. Because deer horn knives are
sharp all around, an adversary would find it difficult to escape their cutting
edges, especially in the practiced hands of a Baguazhang adept.
The distinctive part of hook swords are, obviously, the hooks at the end of the
swords. Another unique feature is the crescent moon-shaped blades near the
handles. At the end protruding from the base is another point, and with this
one can stab an opponent. At the far end near the hook, some hook swords
have a sharp, protruding (stabbing) point, while some only have the hooks, thus
leading to a rounded tip instead of a pointed tip. All sides of hook swords,
other than the area near the handle, are sharp, thus making for a formidable
weapon. This cuts both ways (yes!), because not only do the sharp sides make
the weapon deadly against an opponent, the wielder must also take care not to
injure himself. Besides their unique
capabilities, hook swords
Most who learn this weapon cut themselves during practice, either on the have characteristics similar
forearms or the body, especially with the crescent moon guard and the sharp tip to straight sword (gim )
near the end of the handle. One must always pay attention. Note that hook and saber (dou ); they can
swords should only be spun upwards, never forward, because that would bring slash like a saber as well as
the crescent moon guards dangerously close to the body. While spinning hook stab like a sword. All in all,
swords forward in a figure-eight pattern is possible, it is seldom done. When hook swords are deadly and
practicing hook swords, keep the handle areas well away from the body. versatile weapons.

The hooks are sometimes called tiger head hooks
(fu tau gau ) or, more simply, double hooks
(seung gau ), as they are rarely used singly.
Though some may think them of ancient origin (misled
by their frequent appearance in Chinese literature,
modern movies, and other popular culture), most
scholars date them only to the late 1800s, or the late
Qing Period, when they were first depicted in weapons
manuals. Some scholars note that something akin
to hook swords are mentioned (but not depicted) in a
martial treatise of the mid-1500s (i.e., during the Ming
Dynasty). But it is not clear what hook swords
meant to the writers of long ago. Although hook
swords appear in the romantic literature of wuxia
novels, references made to them date only from the
middle of the Ming Dynasty, or possibly the late Qing
period. There is no known record of these weapons
in early Chinese military manuals. Even Water
Margin (seui wu chyun ), written in the 14th
century and noted for its many heroes with distinctive
weapons, makes no mention of hook swords.
The absence of hook swords in military manuals

suggests they were weapons of personal, or civilian,
defense. There are many reasons why hook swords
may not have been useful in the military. Being sharp
all around, they could pose a threat to ones own
comrades in the midst of heavy fighting. Since they're
used in paired fashion, this would not allow one to
hold a shield, something extremely important in mass
warfare. Defense against ancient missile attacks
(i.e., arrows, rocks and such) would be difficult with
just hook swords.
Hook swords, due to their all-around sharp surfaces,

are not easily transported or carried. Most Kung Fu
practitioners today do not have scabbards for their
hook swords; instead, they wrap them in leather and
carry them on the back. For these reasons, one can see
why hook swords were not used in mass warfare.
In martial culture, hook swords play a role similar to

that of the three-sectional staff, a lethal weapon when
wielded by an expert, but cumbersome and awkward
in the hands of an inexperienced user. Although the
hooks were reputedly devised to counter a spear, unless
one practices diligently, snaring a fast-flicking spear
with a hook, or two hooks, is not easy. Even if one Block the spear with the left hook sword and move in close.
successfully snares the body of a spear, one must twist Then cut at his leg with the other hook sword.
the hook expertly to trap it. One can push both hooks
upward in an X-block, then pull outwards to ensnare a the protection business by the rise of modern firearms.
spear, but even this is more difficult than it looks and Since hook swords were not used in organized warfare,
takes extremely quick reflexes. If the hook is too large, the weapon was often personalized. Hook sword
the spear can simply be pulled free; if the hook is too makers varied the type of hook, and decided whether
small, it will not be able to capture or control the shaft or not to give the sword a sharp, pointed tip. If one
of a thick and heavy Gwaan Dou (). looks closely, one will notice that some hooks have a
completely rounded hook while others have a sharp
Unlike swords and sabers that have been used for twist near the end of the hook.
thousands of years, hook swords have a short history.
In the late 1800s they were kept and used at martial Hook swords forms today are mostly stylized versions
arts schools, and used by martial experts in the of how hook swords were once used. Real hook swords
security, convoy, and protection business. Note also used for personal defense are heavy, and the effective
that many martial artists were being displaced from
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Continued from page 62: The Hook Swords
When the great northern Baguazhang master Fu Zhensong
() fought off bandits threatening his village at the turn
of the century, he used a heavy iron spear. It should come as no
surprise that his famous Four-Faced or Four-Sided spear
form (sei gok mau ) was basic and very straightforward,
not at all flashy. Fu Zhensong was also well-known for his
single broadsword set, also simple and basic because his
broadsword was tall and extremely heavy. Real-world self-
defense techniques are typically straightforward, and lacking in
the aesthetic appeal necessary for performance. These methods
are the antithesis of modern-day Wushu.
Some say that hook swords were developed as a counter to the

spear (cheung ) the spear being the King of Weapons."
Most applications involve trapping the spear (or any other
weapon) with one hook sword and then slicing at the opponent
with the other. If one had a double saber, or just a single saber,
one could deflect the spear, but not capture it. The hook sword
can also slash in the manner of a saber, albeit not as well
because of the shape of the blade. Finally, its crescent-moon
guard can be used offensively to cut and scrape at an opponent
even while parrying and deflecting blows. Hook blades can
be used as a protective shield, or to slice at the opponent.
Crescent moon blades work in the same way as Bagua Deer
Horn Knives. The beauty of hook swords is that they are
capable at long-range as well as short-range.
The stabbing point near the handle at the end of the hook sword
gives the wielder more options. While cutting and scraping the
opponent with the crescent moon guard, use the end point like a
short dagger all brought into play with the mere twist of ones
wrist. If one can parry a strike at long-range using the hook
end, do so; if the opponent gets closer, parry with the crescent
moon guards. Against a single chainwhip, catch and deflect
the chain with one hook sword while cutting the opponent with
the other in whatever way is effective. This is the typical
application of any paired weapon.
Most applications involve clearing and hooking, then striking.

If the opponent stabs forward with a straight sword, For clearing, use the body of the sword or the hook at the end;
parry it with the crescent moon guard, and slice with for striking, use the blade or the crescent moon of the other hook
the other hook sword. This is the advantage of a sword. At very close range, one can use the stabbing point near
double weapon over a single weapon. the handle.
techniques are few and basic, and never One particular movement often seen in hook sword sets is that
flashy. Practicing basic moves with a pair of of linking the hook swords together and swinging the swords in
heavy hook swords requires strong forearms a circle above ones head. Though aesthetic and very dramatic,
and hands.
Against a spear thrust

to the head, lift both
hooks upward in the
X-block position, and
then pull outward to
ensnare the spear. Rush
forward to cut the spear
man with the crescent
moon knife part or kick
him.

Parry the Gwaan Dou (or spear) with the both hooks, then slide up the
shaft of the Guan Dao to cut at his hands.
this movement is seldom useful, as the opponent need only

strike at the hook swords to unlink them, causing one to fall
to the ground. While one might surprise an opponent with
linked hook swords in a long-range attack, the risk of losing a
hook sword is too high to recommend. If ever employed, aim
for a strong, glancing (or cutting) swipe at the opponents
head or body. Momentum is key.
Traditional Kung Fu has many weapon sparring sets,

perhaps the most common being spear versus saber, or
staff versus staff. A sparring set involving hook swords is Rick L. (Bucky) Wing, in addition to authoring the e-book,
rare, because the aim of the hook swords is to capture the Showdown in Oakland: The Story of the Wong Jack
opponents weapon, which would bring a quick end to the Man-Bruce Lee Fight, has also written many books on
sparring set. the Northern Shaolin style. His latest, Shaolin #4: Pierce
the Heart, should be available by the time this issue is
on the newsstands and is available through his web
Modern-day hook sword forms emphasize aesthetics,
page on Amazon.com. Rick L. Wing took over Wong
exercise, and technique (the order varying depending on your
Jack Mans Jing Mo Athletic Association, and his group
form or your own personal inclination), and a demonstration
continues to perform Kung Fu and lion dance in shows
with the double hooks is always a crowd pleaser especially
and demonstrations throughout the Bay Area. He is
when one unleashes the hooks by linking the two together!B
assisted in these photos by Dr. Jeffrey L. Wing.

By Liu Dong was rare for the old generation
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T
he Nine-section Whip master it. In modern Chinese
martial arts competitions, the Nine- ) and extended ground
Chain is one of the soft
section Whip Chain belongs to the sweeping whip (di tan sao bian
weapons in Chinese martial
Traditional Weapons Group 3: Soft It uses different parts of
arts. Whip Chains come in
Weapons. The Nine-section Double the body as pivot points to change
several lengths, distinguished by the
Whip Chain demonstrated here is the direction of the whip. It is as
number of sections. There are seven-
classified in Traditional Weapons fierce as a tiger and as quick as
section whip chains, nine-section
Group 2: Double Weapons. A lightning when it strikes. Practicing
whip chains, eleven-section whip
weapon with dual characteristics, it double whip chain is not only good
chains, thirteen-section whip chains
is considered one of the most difficult for physical fitness and self-defense,
and twenty-one-section whip chains.
in the Chinese martial arts arsenal. it also has high visual appeal, so it
In ancient times, the Nine-section
has received love from audiences
Whip Chain (jiujiubian ) was
The Nine-section Whip Chain and is pursued by many martial arts
used as a hidden weapon. It was
mainly uses the centrifugal force enthusiasts in recent years.
brought into Shanhaiguan
( )by Qing dynasty (16441912 generated by physical movements for
combat strength. It is flexible and This demonstration details how
CE) soldiers. The Nine-section
changeable. The basic movements to do one ground movement: twist
Whip Chain could be wrapped
include swinging cuts (lun pi legs, turn body, sweep earth whip
around the waist or folded into
), flat sweeps (ping sao ), (jiao tui gun shen sao di bian
pockets so it was convenient to
entwining wraps (chan rao ), ). This movement starts
carry. Later it became famous among
double hand hanging mixed dancing with xuan zi sao bian, and the order
folk practitioners. Because it was
flowers (bo gua shuang shou jian ti of explanation is from lower limbs,
hard to make and the practicing
wu hua ), orbit waist and abdomen, to upper limbs.
methods are extremely difficult, it
sweeping whip (xuan zi sao bian
Bare-handed Practice: Leg Twisting

Supine your body with hands open. Your right leg does counterclockwise twisting from right to left. When your right leg moves above your head,
your left leg begins to twist. Land your right leg on your right; your left leg moves above your right leg to finish its circle and also lands. Open your
legs about 140 degrees and sit upright, with hands on the floor at your sides. Practice leg twisting repetitively to increase the twisting speed and
the strength of your waist and abdomen. You can practice both sides at the same time; the left side movements are the same but in the opposite
direction.

Bare-handed Practice: Arms Supporting and Suspending
Use your arms to support your body, keeping your waist and hips away from the floor. Open your legs about 130 degrees with
toes cocked and hanging in the air. Turn your right leg to the right and land; then the left leg lands. Your legs should be at about a
140-degree angle after landing, and your hands are on the floor at your sides. Practice your legs in turn. The left side movements
are the same but in the opposite direction.
Bare-handed Practice: Rolling

Sit straight with the soles of your feet facing each other and grip your toes firmly with your
hands. Turn your body downward to the left, and land with the outer side of your left leg,
then your left shoulder, and then roll up naturally. Practice both sides repetitively to master
the rolling methods. The right side movements are the same but in the opposite direction.
Instrument-aided Practice: Rope Replacement

To eliminate fears of beating yourself in the practice process, you can start with soft rope instead of using the double whip chain.
Remember to make two to three knots at the end of the rope to add weight, so there is centrifugal force when you sweep the
ropes. If you make a mistake and hit yourself with the rope, it wont be painful. This will help you concentrate on the practice, and
overcome the psychological barriers.

Instrument-aided Practice: Double Whip Chain
After mastering the movements with the ropes, you can use double whip chain to continue practicing.
After xuan zi sao bian, land your right foot first and stand in bow stance. Your upper body bends forward to maintain the same direction with the
right leg. Your right shoulder should be close to the right thigh and parallel; open your arms forward, keeping them parallel with your leaning body.
The directions of whip heads are the same with your hands. Put your bodys center of weight on the right leg, look forward along the direction of
your left hand. Turn your upper body and arms 90 degrees to your left, and open your left arm forward and your right arm to your right side; keep
your body forward.
Turn your left foot outward and bring the left toe vertical; keep the left heel, left
leg and left buttock close to the floor. Turn your right foot and make the inner side
close to the floor; overlap your right thigh and calf, and keep the inner side of the
right leg close to the floor. Bend your body forward and turn the body 180 degrees
from right to left with the waist as the axis. Your left hand begins to do sao di bian
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Turn your left toe outward about 90 degrees close to the floor, and keep the outer side of your left leg close to the floor. Keep the right leg straight
and at a 110-degree angle to the left leg. The inner side of the right foot clings to the floor and is ready to hit the floor, and the toes cock naturally.
Topple your body to the left, bring the outer side of your left shoulder close to the floor, with your body forming about a 35-degree angle with your left
leg. Open your arms, keeping your right arm forward and left arm backward. The directions of whip heads are the same with your hands.
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The outer sides of your left foot and
leg remain close to the floor while
cocking your left toe. Hit the floor with
the inner side of your right foot, and
do counterclockwise side leg twisting
action from right to left. Your left leg
moves with your right leg till hanging in
the air with approximately 130 degrees
angle, and twist your body and waist to
the right over your left hand to supine
at the same time. Your hip and waist
should have a 50-degree angle with
the floor. Your right hand follows the
movement route of the right leg to do
counterclockwise sweeping whip about
280 degrees from left to right. Now
your right hand should be on the right
side of your body, and your left palm
should face downward. At the same
time, support your body with your arms
and shoulders, and keep waist and hip
about 45 degrees from the floor. The
directions of whip heads are the same
with your arms.
Land the outer side of your right foot to the right, and move your left foot to follow the
right foot to keep hanging open in the air with the right leg, and keep about a 40-degree
angle. Meanwhile, twist your body to the right; your waist and hip should be over your
right hand, and cling your right shoulder to the floor. Open your arms, keep your right
hand forward with the same direction with your head, and your left hand backward. The
directions of whip heads are the same with your hands.
Turn your right toe to be vertical to the floor;

your left leg does a counterclockwise sweep
whip from right to left, and the heels land in
turn. Keep your toes cocked and upward,
open your legs to 140 degrees, twist your
body to the left and parallel with your left
leg, keep your body bending forward so
your left shoulder is close to your left leg.
Your left hand does sweeping whip about
180 degrees from right to left with the
movement of the twisting left leg; move
your left hand to the left side of your body
parallel with your right leg. Your right hand
does sweeping whip 180 degrees from right
to left, and then parallel with your left leg.
Open your arms, and keep your left hand
and right leg in the same direction, and your
right hand and left leg in the same direction.
The directions of whip heads are the same
with your hands. Prepare for the second
movement of sao di bian.
Usually, jiao tui gun shen sao di bian is done two to The Double Whip Chain is one of the most difficult
three times in the routine, and the second sweep starting movements to master among all the soft weapons. You
action is the same as the ending action of the last. If you should practice from easy to difficult, step by step, and
only do it once in your routine, after twisting legs, open not be over-eager for quick results.B
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Qi Family s l
TongbiquanBy Lucas Christopoulos
T
he earliest historical traces of Qi familys After growing up and mastering the martial arts of
Tongbiquan go back to two brothers, Qi his father, Qi Xin went to the village of Gong ()
Laowei () and Qi Laoqing ( to work as a bodyguard in the rich Jia family (), a
), who lived in Hebei province in the late notorious merchant family of the region of Guan city
eighteenth century. Born and raised in the (). Qi Xin became famous after a fight with a
village of Daguo (), located fifteen kilometers brigand nicknamed Black Horse (Heima ), who
southwest of the town of Jiliang (), they became had stolen a precious pottery from the Jia family. All
famous for their martial arts skills. They were masters the villagers bore witness to the duel, in which Qi Xin
in Shaolin Six Harmonies Boxing (Shaolin Liuhequan faced about ten men led by Black Horse. Qi Xin was
), also known as Monk Batuos Style of armed with a long spear without spearhead (Ganzi
Shaolin (Shaolin Batuomen ), together ); Black Horse had two Chinese sickles (liandao
with the famous Long Spear of the Six Harmonies ) and his men had broadswords. Qi Xin was still able
(Liuhedaqiang ). Both decided to wander to defeat the brigand and his clan with his skills in the
through northern China looking for famous masters spear technique and acquired the nickname of Qi Ganzi
to improve their art of the spear, though each went () or Qi the Pole.
his separate way. Entering Shandong province, Qi
Laowei settled near the village of Fanyang () next
Jia Xing (), owner of the Jia family business, loved
to the Zi river () to learn from the Luo family (
the martial arts and treated Qi Xin as a family member.
) the notorious Pear-flower Spear of the Yang family
He took lessons from Qi Xin and eventually gave him
(Yangshilihuaqiang ), together with the
his daughter in marriage. The entire Jia family became
spear techniques of the Luo family (Luojiaqiang
involved in Qis martial arts, and after Qi Xin passed
). Afterwards, Qi Laowei returned to Hebei province
away in 1845, famous students such as Chen Qing (
where he worked in a salt factory. While doing so,
he developed his art of the spear and created his own ) perpetuated the art of the Qi familys spear.
style, mixing all the techniques he had learned before
(Yangshilihuaqiang, Luojiaqiang and Liuhedaqiang). It is not really clear how the Qi family started to
Qi Laowei had a son, Qi Xin (), who learned the art practice Tongbiquan. It is said that Qi Xins son, Qi
of the spear and the Shaolin boxing skills of his father. Taichang (), studied Tongbiquan with a man
named Master Qie (), nicknamed Qie the Savage
(Qiemanzi ). Qi Taichang passed away in 1850,
at the end of the Qing dynastys Emperor Daoguang
period, just five years after Qi Xin. Therefore, he
and Qi Xin must have learned Tongbiquan around
18301840. According to the manuscripts of the Shi
Hongsheng branch of Tongbiquans history, Master
Qi Xin learned from Master Lu Yunqing, not from
Qie. Why would Qi have neglected to write the name
of Lu Yunqing? If this is really the case, Perhaps it
WTan Wurui () and disciples.
Liu Yuetings students. X
is just because they were already a famous clan of martial artists

with spear techniques, and Lu Yunqing was probably one of their
martial arts friends, so the Qi had to have their own family
branch of martial arts. They later divided clans of the 24, with
Qi style in Beijing taking on a different evolution, mixing many
other techniques from the Shaolin and spear principles in their
Tongbiquan practice and theory. In the Qi family manuscripts, it
is said that Master Qie taught to the Qi clan the 24 forms of
Tongbiquan called Xinji Tongbiquan ().
However, perhaps they learned Lu Yunqings 24 forms of Tongbiquan

and modified and expanded it to 108
techniques (and more), including the best
methods they knew about Shaolin boxing
and the principles of the spear in fighting.
Compared to the 24 forms, the Qi familys
Tongbiquan has much more straightforward
movements, like the spear techniques, rather than long
circular openings of the arms as in the 24 style. Some people argue
that the Tongbi school of Qi Xin is the ancient branch (Laoqipai
), with larger movements, as opposed to Qi Taichangs little
branch (Xiaoqipai ) with its smaller movements, perhaps
modified with spear principles. However, this is not very important
to practitioners, who practice both big and small movements.
Whoever doesnt understand the principle of big and small together
has limited comprehension of Tongbiquan.
Another person who joined the Qi clan and taught them

broadsword and boxing techniques was a certain Ma () from
Henan province. But here again we dont know much about him,
just that he helped to improve the composite martial arts of the Qi
family. The son of Qi Taichang, Qi Shun ( ?1895 ), became
the third inheritor of the family style, but the one with very strong
martial arts skills who would carry on the teachings was Chen
Qing. Chen Qing, nicknamed Flying Knives (feidao ), was
a master at throwing knives and had high skills in Tongbiquan.
Many other skillful martial artists emerged from the Qi familys

Tongbiquan school, all of them already versed in various Shaolin
boxing styles. The third generation of disciples spread the style in
Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei provinces: Quan Lu ( )of Zhuozhou
WXiu Jianchi (1883-1959)

[Liu Yueting ( 1870-1934)
(), nicknamed Divine Two main masters of the fourth
Fist (Shenquan ), generation opened schools and
worked as a bodyguard worked as martial arts teachers,
in the Qing imperial spreading the style over northern
army; Cui Min China during the modern era.
( 18441893), They were Liu Yueting (
nicknamed 18701934) and Xiu Jianchi
Divine Spear ( 18831959). Qijia
(Shenqiang ), Tongbiquan (),
became famous or the Tongbiquan of the Qi
along with Wang family as it is now known, was
mainly structured by these two
Zhanchun (
masters.
18361900), Zhang
Yuchun ( 1836
1900), Xu Tianhe ( Liu Yueting () was a native
) or Li Qinhai Baodi () in Hebei province. In
() also nicknamed 1882, when he was twelve, his family
flying kick (feitui ). moved to Beijing. Taking an interest in
the martial arts, he studied flapping legs,
the ten routines of Shaolin Tantui (),
The fourth generation of with Master Chen Zhenfeng (
masters included Qi ). Later, Liu started to learn Qi
Quan (), Zhang familys Tongbiquan with Chen
Ce ( 18661934), Qing Flying Knives, then
Tian Ruiqing ( continued under his student
), Jia Wen Wang Zhanchun after Chen
( 18631948), passed away. One of the
Liu Zhi ( best fighters of the style, he
?1930), Liu Peng inherited the fourth generation
( 18531937), of the school, becoming the
Jin Xiaoxuan ( main keeper of this system in
18791944) Gao Beijing. He opened a martial
Zhanao (), arts school in the eastern part of
Yu Zhenjiang ( Beijing at Dongsishitiao
), He Zhenfang ( (), naming his school
), Tan Wurui ( Zhang Ce (1866-1934) Strong Wushu State Association
) and the medical doctor ( Beijing guoqiang wushushe
Wang Rongbiao (). ). Liu Yueting taught
All made important contributions various styles of martial arts ( Wushu
to the development of Qijia ), mainly Shaolin boxing together with
Tongbiquan, spear, stick, straight
Tongbiquan, exchanging
sword, nine-section chain, double
techniques and
broadswords, three-section stick,
ideas, practicing
broadsword, etc. He generally
the 24 forms, even
taught Shaolin boxing first,
challenging masters
then Tongbiquan for advanced
of other martial students, and he welcomed
arts schools to anyone to challenge him in
test themselves. his school. Following the
Though the spear traditional way of the Chinese
was not used as martial arts, he contributed by
much as back in focusing on fighting techniques
Qi Xins time, and developed the best
they did preserve effective methods appropriate
mainly twelve spear to Tongbiquan. Making his
techniques as the livelihood as a Wushu teacher,
basics for this school. he traveled to Northern Korea and
]Xiu Jianchi (1883-1959)
Russia by train, where he demonstrated and taught
his style. He also instructed martial arts at the
imperial police school, and at the railway
university. He is considered
one of the ten great
Wushu masters (Shida
) of Beijing.
Xiu Jianchi ( )was

a Manchu national native
of Guan, the birthplace of
Qijia Tongbiquan. He began
his studies with Li Heng,
then followed Xu Tianhe,
who trained him well in the
art of Tongbiquan. Mastering
Tongbiquan after many
years, he joined Liu Yueting in
Beijing. In 1915 he traveled to
Manchuria where he transmitted
Qijia Tongbiquan in the cities of
Liaoning, Shenyang and Dalian.
Xiu Jianchi also practiced other
martial arts styles like Taijiquan
(), Baguazhang () and
Shaolin boxing (). Very open to ]Zhang Zhicheng (1946-1998) {sitting in White} and Ji Yulin ().
exchanging ideas and techniques with other

martial artists of Manchuria, Xiu widely developed Zhanchun. He worked as a bodyguard from age thirty-
Qijia Tongbiquan in this region by having many four. Curiously, some of the Qijia family adepts did
students. In 1933, he got invited to the southern not consider him and his disciples as entire members of
province of Hunan where he stayed for some time to the lineage, but Zhang Ce must surely be considered a
teach Tongbiquan. He later returned to Dalian were real great master of Tongbeiquan because of his large
he reorganized the style and formed many other good knowledge and his various skills in the martial arts.
students. After the war, in 1953, the first national
Wushu competition was held in Tianjin. Another One Japanese named Takeda Hiroshi ()
was held in Beijing in 1958, and the Communist state also learned Qijia Tongbiquan, becoming the fifth
developed the health and demonstrative part of generation of disciples in China during the Second
the Chinese martial arts. The old way of fighting World War. After he went back to Japan, he
techniques were slowly replaced by Wushu forms published a book on Tongbiquan with pictures and
with a performance or sportive orientation. Many of descriptions with the title, Techniques of Tongbeiquan
Xius disciples also trained forms instead of fighting (Tongbeiquanfa ). During the troubled times
techniques. Modern forms of Tongbiquan taught in of the Japanese occupation, Qijia Tongbiquan became
Chinese universities for the national competitions increasingly popular in the traditional Hutong
come mainly from Dalian and were developed by houses of Beijing, and a great exchange of martial
students of Xiu Jianchi after he passed away in 1959. arts began among masters of various schools. For
The students who perpetuate the style of Xiu call it example, the medical doctor Wang Rongpiao, who
Five Elements Tongbiquan (Wuxingtongbiquan knew Piguaquan, taught massage therapy to Wang
). Laisheng ( 19021992) and to the family of Guo
Chengyao ( 18951941), famous master of Eagle
Many masters issuing from Qijia Tongbiquan became Claw boxing (Yingzhao Fanziquan ) in
famous for their fighting skills in northeastern China. Beijing. They both exchanged techniques and taught
The famous Zhang Ce () created his own branch the daughter of Wang Rongpiao, Wang Xialin (
of Tongbiquan that he called Taiji Tongbiquan ( 19111994), who studied Qijia Tongbiquan with Liu
) after mixing the principles of the Yang Yueting. Wang Xialin became famous after beating
family Taijiquan that he studied with Yang Jianhou a dozen Japanese soldiers in a train in Jinan station
( 18421917). He had earlier learned the during the occupation. The Eagle Claw boxing Master
Shaolin styles of Piercing Foot and Rotating Fists Guo Chengyao transmitted to his son Guo Xianhe (
(Chuojiao fanziquan ), Black Tiger ) a manuscript that he wrote on the historical and
Boxing (Heihuquan ) and Erlang Boxing technical aspect of Tongbiquan titled Important Points
(Erlangquan ). Zhang Ce also learned the 24 of Tongbiquan (Tongbiquan Yaozhi ).
forms of Tongbeiquan together with inner principles
of breathing meditation with Han Dongyi, the Daoist A famous fifth generation of Qijia Tongbiquan was
abbot of the Baiyunguan monastery in Beijing. He Yang Guilin ( 18871969), a disciple of Liu
became a disciple of Qijia Tongbiquan with Wang Yueting who became a teacher at the Academy of
(Yinqie menkuang) Violently Braking the shutter.

Lifting Montain palm (Tiaoshan zhang ).
Arts of Beijing (Beijing yishuxueyuan

). Yang Guilin was an educated student of
Tongbiquan, and for many years he followed Liu
Yueting, learning most of his skills as one of his
closest disciples. After mastering the all-system
and developing an outstanding gongfu, he wrote
and compiled the manuscript for the style for future
generations in 108 techniques. Yang Guilin compiled
and re-organized the educational part of Qijia
Tongbiquan and wrote new poems for each technique
of fighting, developing the former family manuscript.
Ji Yulin () was born in 1931 to a family of

martial arts known for perpetuating the style of
Shaolin Arhat Boxing (Shaolin Luohanquan
). Curious about all martial arts, he studied
the 24 White Ape style of Tongbeiquan, becoming
an inheritor of the style (listed in the manuscripts
of that school as a fourth-generation disciple). He
dedicated his practice to Qi familys Tongbiquan
by following Master Yang Guilin in 1963, becoming
the sixth-generation master of the school. His main
brothers training with him under Yang Guilin
were Zhong Guolin (), Cheng Dekun (
) and Cai Min (). His main disciple was
Master Zhang Zhicheng (19461998 ). B
Lucas Christopoulos (Chinese name Yun Luxia )

has been an indoor disciple of Master Huang Baoshan, the
stick expert from the city of Tianshui in Gansu province,
since the age of eighteen. He is also mentioned in the
historical lineage of the styles Tongbiquan, Bajiquan, and
Shaolin Zhou Tong boxing.

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I
can freeze an opponent with a strike, just like
in the books and movies. So claims Master
Wang Jianmin, a proponent of a unique style
of Kung Fu that propounds this legendary
power. Once I freeze them, I must use special points
to release them or permanent damage could occur.
To be able to freeze or even kill with an acupoint

strike has been a longstanding myth of the martial arts. The
so-called Death Touch has captivated the imaginations of martial
artists, movie buffs and fantasy book fans for years. It is an intrinsically
appealing concept a secret knowledge of the human body so powerful that
when tapped it disrupts the flow of qi enough to incapacitate someone. But
is it real?
The Death Touch

The Death Touch is an English label. In America, it is more commonly
known by the Cantonese term Dim Mak (). Cantonese is the
language that most early immigrant Kung Fu masters spoke when they
first arrived in the United States over a half century ago, so this
dialect takes precedence. In todays more dominant Mandarin
dialect, the word is Dianmai. Dianmai (or Dim Mak) doesnt
translate as death touch. Dian means point or dot;
mai means vessels, arteries or veins. It was Count
Dante, a notorious figure in American martial arts history, who
first popularized Dim Mak as the Death Touch. Born as John
Keehan (19391975), Dante promoted himself as the Deadliest Man
Alive. He was a Karate Black Belt and active in full-contact Karate
tournaments in the early 60s, but then broke from convention, legally
changed his name and began claiming to have killed opponents in secret
death matches before crowds of thousands in China and Thailand.
Dante took out full-page ads in comic books to sell his instructional
booklet Worlds Deadliest Fighting Secrets along with membership to
an organization he founded called the Black Dragon Fighting Society.
The ads read, An expert at DIM MAK could easily kill many Judo,
Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido, and Gung Fu experts at one time with
only finger-tip pressure using his murderous POISON HAND
WEAPONS. Dante came under scrutiny later in life and was
involved in several legal battle, but was never convicted. The
Black Dragon Fighting Society is still going.
Whatever the case with Count Dante, he certainly wasnt first

to coin the term Dim Mak. The concept derives from Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Yellow Emperors Classic
of Internal Medicine (circa 100 BCE Huangdi Neijing
) is one of the earliest medical texts in the world. It established
the foundation of TCM, the notion of qi flow, and the practice of
acupuncture. In TCM, health is defined by qi flow. When there are
blockages to qi flow, illness arises. Acupuncture is believed to remedy
this by stimulating the channels of qi to flow properly. If qi flow can be
stimulated, it is logical that it can also be disrupted. But qi flow is complex,
governed by cosmological forces, so the hour of the day affects when qi might
be active in a particular organ. Consequently, Dianmai is often described as a
sophisticated system where esoteric points must be struck at specific hours
to be effective. This system is allegedly so cumbersome that only a few can
ever master it. Not only does this shroud the practice in mystery, it makes for
a convenient excuse for why Dim Mak is never seen in public.

Hollywood depictions of martial arts. The rest of the longer name is a
Wuxia the The Death Touch inspired Five Point little easier to translate. Dianxue
Palm Exploding Heart Technique means point hole. Its the same
Martial Knights of the classic Shaw Brothers film dian as in dianmai and is a term used
Before Count Dante popularized Dim Executioners of Shaolin (1977), in acupressure. Guoqizhen means
Mak in America, it had been portrayed thereafter referenced in Kill Bill (2003). passing gas (specifically qi) spirit.
in wuxia for decades. Wuxia, literally From the Oscar-winning Crouching And quan means fist, the most
Martial Knight (), describes Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) to Kung common suffix for a Chinese martial
a genre of martial arts fiction very Fu Pandas Wuxi Finger Hold art. Despite Grandmaster Zhangs
popular among Chinese. Like the tales (2008), movies abound with depictions proximity to Shaolin Temple (the style
of King Arthur, wuxia stories tell of of acupoint attacks, reinforcing the originated in Shenqiu County, Henan
mighty heroes and dastardly villains, idea of the Death Touch. Province), Liangyiquan is a Daoist
often loosely based on real places and practice more commonly propounded
historical events with a goodly helping by Wudang advocates.
of sorcery and magic powers added to
enhance the drama. Wuxia heroes are
The Fist of Two
According to Master Wang,
akin to Western comic book characters
like Marvels Captain America
Polarities Liangyiquan is based on the six
Master Wang Jianmin () is a harmonies (liuhe ). In this system,
sure, there was a WWII just like the six harmonies are three internals
there is a Shaolin Temple, but those 7th generation representative of Yang
style Taijiquan, and while he still mind (yi ), qi, and power (li )
are just backdrops to tell a fanciful and three externals shoulder, elbow,
yarn. Almost all of the period Kung honors his discipleship within that
lineage, he converted to Liangyiquan and waist. This is simple to say, but
Fu films can be classified as wuxia. hard to express, states Wang. He
Consequently, the wuxia genre has as his primary discipline after seeing
a demonstration on TV. I saw a says the style has twelve methods of
had a tremendous influence on Chinese fajin (explosive power ). There
martial arts, particularly the concept show where Grandmaster Zhang
Zhenling () did Dianmai on are four large jin methods. In the
of the Death Touch. Expert martial beginning, pupils only train this. A
artists in wuxia stories frequently a pig, recounts Wang in Mandarin.
Grandmaster Zhang is the lineage pupil must master one method first.
freeze adversaries by touching special The four large fajin directions are up or
acupoints, typically to make an escape. holder of Liangyiquan and is now
in his eighties. The pig was down, and in or out. Liangyiquan also
frozen but the strike wasnt has empty-hand forms and weapons,
While many martial devotees venerate damaging. I found the master but it starts with the twelve fa. It
their techniques for coming from online and discovered he also has a lot of medicine.
antiquity, an uncomfortable number was in Zhengzhou, Henan.
of these beliefs actually arise from Zhengzhou is the capital of Master Wang claims that most
wuxia fiction. Whats more, much of Henan Province and the pupils pick up this fajin training
the wuxia genre is relatively new. The largest city close to relatively quickly. It takes
roots of wuxia literature lie within Shaolin Temple. Wang about six months to feel
ancient tales like Sima Qians Records fajin. In six months to a
was so impressed that
of the Grand Historian (circa 100 he went to Grandmaster year, a pupil can freeze
BCE Taishigong shu ); two an opponent. We test on
Zhang to begin his
of Chinas Four Great Classics, Luo the renzhong point [the
training. That was in the
Guanzhongs Romance of the Three renzhong point is located
summer of 2006.
Kingdoms (14th Century Sanguo above the upper lip on the
Yan Yi ) and Shi Naians upper third of the philtrum
Water Margin (14th Century Shui Hu This Kung Fu style is
called Liangyiquan ( beneath the nose ()]. If the
Zhuan ); and numerous other opponent falls, vomits or has
works. However, the golden age of ), short for Liangyi
Dianxue Gouqizhen an intense reaction, then its
wuxia literature was within the last working.
century and the three most prominent Quan (
wuxia writers are all modern. These ). Liangyi is tricky to
translate. The character Wang says that this step
three prolific authors are known as the can be dangerous if the
Three Legs of Wuxia. Two have liang means double
or pair. Yi means pupil is not properly trained.
passed away: Gu Long (19381985 When you block a meridian,
) and Liang Yusheng (19262009 ceremony or rites.
When combined, liangyi is a it must be unblocked. If not
). Louis Cha is still alive released, the damage can be
(1924present a.k.a. Jin Yong ). Daoist term, akin to yin-yang.
More specifically, it is the permanent. If its a light hit,
Cha has sold over 100 million wuxia it might resolve itself. This
books and is currently the best-selling separation of yin and yang.
It is said that Taiji arises is why we cant just teach
Chinese author alive. Most of the anyone. Pupils need to know
books of Cha, Gu and Liang have from the combination of yin
and yang while Liangyi how to heal because this can
been adapted for movies, films, comic cause real damage. Liangyiquan
books, videogames and plays. Their is their separation.
Liangyi represents the teachers are selective about
impact upon pop Chinese culture is their pupils. They must have
profound; they have molded the beliefs two polarities or two
extremes, like black and good martial ethics (wude
of this generation of Chinese martial ). This is why Liangyiquan
artists with so many fantastic yet white.
doesnt spread far.
fictional notions. Naturally, these
Chinese sources have filtered into

to its proper place. Original qi, or yuan qi (), is sometimes
The Challenge translated as innate qi or pre-natal qi. We guide the patients qi
to heal them. We dont summon universal qi or internal qi.
When Master Wang Jianmin came to the Kung Fu Tai Chi
headquarters, he offered to demonstrate freezing an opponent.
Chris Lewin, a Tiger Claw sales representative and former
Kung Fu instructor, volunteered as the subject. Master Wang Spear Contradicts Shield
struck Lewin three times. The first one was by surprise like a Wang says there are three main aspects of Liangyiquan. The
sucker punch to the diaphragm. The second hit Lewins hip, first two are the aforementioned striking and healing. The third
causing a large bruise the next day. The third was to Lewins aspect is what he paradoxically calls Mao Dun. This comes
floating ribs. Master Wang claimed it was Lewins martial arts from an old Chinese maxim, zi xiang mao dun (), which
skills that prevented him from being frozen. He asked Lewin to literally means "spear contradicts shield." The maxim comes
relax for the successive strikes, but thats difficult for anyone from a fable from the Warring States Period (476221 BCE). An
when being hit hard. It felt like getting punched, said Lewin armorer was selling his wares at the market. He boasted, My
afterwards, no different than any other punch. To see the shield in so good, no spear can pierce it! Then he said, My
video, visit KungFuMagazine.com. spear is so sharp, it can pierce anything! A savvy passerby in
the crowd asked, What happens when I stab your shield with
your spear? The armorer was dumbfounded as the crowed
laughed. So when Chinese say zi xiang mao dun," they are
talking about self-contradiction. But Master Wang claims that
it has a different meaning for Liangyiquan. Here it refers to
protecting oneself against qi attacks.
In todays era of science, qi attacks, qi projection healing and the

Death Touch are naturally met with skepticism. Cynical martial
artists disdain methods that they dont see in cage matches
or working on the street. Until Liangyiquan practitioners can
reliably demonstrate the freezing skills that they claim, they will
always be contradicted.B
Despite these restrictions, Wang claims that Wang Jianmin resides in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China. His email is
Liangyiquan has qualified as an Intangible Cultural wjm2010828@qq.com. To learn more about Liangyiquan, visit their Chinese-
Heritage in Henan Province. Intangible Cultural language website at www.liangyiquan.cn. To see a video of his Liangyiquan
Heritages were established by UNESCO at the qigong and fajin, as well as his challenge at the Kung Fu Tai Chi magazine
beginning of this millennia. These include traditions, headquarters, visit KungFuMagazine.com.
expressions, performing arts, rituals, practices,
traditional crafts and knowledge that UNESCO
seeks to protect and promote. China, with so many
longstanding traditions, has actively promoted many
martial arts to submit for UNESCO endorsement, but
they must be accepted on the municipal level and then
on the provincial level before they can be considered
for national approval. Only a nationally-certified
Intangible Cultural Heritage has a chance to be
submitted by China to UNESCO.
With the martial aspect of Liangyiquan being so

selective, Master Wang hopes to promote the medicine
instead. We must unblock meridians to cure pain.
Western medicine just gives painkillers but cannot
get to the source of pain. I recently cured a patient
with back pain. Four of my treatments failed until
I discovered the source of his pain was from an old
martial injury. Once I knew that, I used Liangyiquan
medicine and cured him to two treatments. Striking
dianmai is external qi. Healing needs an open laogong
point [a place on the palm where the ring fingertip sits
when a fist is made ()]. Much of Liangyiquan
healing is done through qi projection. This means
that the practitioner projects his or her qi through the
hands and into the patient, akin to the laying on of
hands in Christian faith healing. Master Wang adds,
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receptive.
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he election turned up the gas on the Great athleticism, inventive stunt work and boundless
T American Melting Pot, and its boiling

over in Hollywood. Last year, the 88th
Academy Awards was so embroiled in
racial controversy that it was boycotted by many
African American actors, waving the hashtag
charisma. Since Rumble in the Bronx in 1996, he
has gone on to enormous worldwide success with
the Rush Hour movies, Shanghai Noon, Shanghai
Knights, Around the World in 80 Days, The Karate
Kid and the Kung Fu Panda series of animated
banner #oscarssowhite. Host Chris Rock films. While this Oscar nod is surely deserved,
complicated the mix with his scathing quips about Jackie has 132 acting credits to his name according
the lack of blacks present, and then trotted out some to IMDB.com, the bulk of which are martial arts
Asian kids for a sketch that smacked of racism. As features, and the only films mentioned in the press
Chollywood continues to rise, it was an impudent release are Hollywood productions. Hollywood
act, especially when China has redeemed many still doesnt quite get it. Actually no one does. Its
flopped Hollywood films lately. But for the next complicated.
Academy Awards, scheduled for February 26, 2017,
on ABC, Hollywood is looking east. Youd think that Tinseltowns expansion into the
global film market would make racial bias in film
At the Academys 8th Annual Governors Awards an anachronism, and yet many upcoming projects
on November 12, 2016 (as this issue was at press), are being accused of whitewashing the practice
the Academy recognized Jackie Chan with an of replacing Asian roles with white actors. In
Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement. Three some cases, unfairly so. The casting of Finn Jones
others were presented with this award: British Film in the lead role of Netflixs upcoming Iron Fist
Editor Anne V. Coates, who already has an Oscar (launches March 17, 2017) drew ire; however the
for editing Lawrence of Arabia (1963), Actor and original comic book character was white, so that
Casting Director Lynn Stalmaster, and Director was misplaced. Zhang Yimous long-awaited The
and Producer Frederick Wiseman. Jackie is the Great Wall (opens February 17, 2017) and Birth of
most recognizable of the four and arguably the most the Dragon (featured as last issues cover story)
renowned Asian star alive today. According to the caught flack for positioning white actors more
Academys press release about Jackie, He starred prominently in their trailers (Matt Damon and
in and sometimes wrote, directed and produced Billy Magnussen respectively). Both of these films
more than 30 martial arts features in his native have predominantly Asian casts and yet are being
Hong Kong, charming audiences with his dazzling boycotted by vitriolic protestors on the basis of
whitewashing. While some of
the criticism is justified, some
is reactionary. Take Netflixs
Marco Polo, arguably one of
historys most whitewashed
tales of all. Despite the 13th
century culturally-insensitive
source material, Lorenzo
Richelmys Marco is just one of
the talented ensemble cast, the

rest of whom are almost entirely Asian. Both Office, Gene Dodaro, raising the question, Should the
The Great Wall and Birth of the Dragon are definition of national security be broadened to address
Chinese co-productions. China wants that concerns about propaganda and control of the media and
big global box office hit too. Everyone does. soft power institutions? And thats not all. With
xenophobia trending, yellow peril and the red menace
have returned. When Wang Jianlin visited last October,
There was even a rumor that Disneys
Rick Berman, a lobbyist against the communist
upcoming live-action Mulan, now fast-
takeover of our movies, took out a billboard over Sunset
tracked for release in winter 2018, would have
Boulevard touting his website chinaownsus.com. Variety
a Caucasian love interest. An early hoax cast
linked Berman to Philip Anschutz, an investor in Regal
Scarlett Johansson in the lead role (ScarJo is
Entertainment Group, the primary competitor to AMC
already accused of whitewashing for playing
and Carmike. Meanwhile, Wang offered incentives to
Major Motoko Kusanagi in the live-action
Hollywood during his visit, a whopping $750 million over
version of the 1995 anime Ghost in the Shell,
the next half decade. Chollywood continues rising and
opening March 31, 2017). Apparently global
Hollywood wont go down without a fight. But they
cinematic unity is scary. Wang Jianlins
might be easily bought. Fortunately, the Kung Fu action
Dalian Wanda now owns AMC, Carmike
genre has always been ethnically diverse. How these
theaters, Legendary Entertainment (producing
shifts play out with our beloved genre will be interesting
The Great Wall), and has bid on Dick Clark
to watch.
Productions. Recently, Steven Spielbergs
Amblin made a pact with Jack Mas Alibaba
Pictures. These international mega-media- Fast Forward to the Fight Scene
mergers have Washington wondering if its
a propaganda play, so much so that members This winter, its all about Donnie Yen. First and
of Congress penned a cautionary letter to foremost is his role as the blind master Chirrut Imwe in
the head of the Government Accountability Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (opens December 16).

Prickly critics hope that Chirrut monkey movies, Paramount Pictures
isnt just a Flower Vase is developing a 3D adaptation of
an inconsequential character Journey to the West titled The
that decorates the film, (Karen Monkey King, and there is a film
Fukuharas Katana in Suicide treatment of the YA novels Monkey
Squad was a recent example), Kings Daughter by T. A. DeBonis
but also adds marketability for is in the works.
that bulging Mainland China
market Donnie has several 2017 God of War is Sammo Hungs
projects lined up. He is working next film, based on General Qi
with Andy Lau on a remake of Jiguangs battles against Japanese
Johnny Maks award-winning pirates, opening in March 2017.
gangster film To Be Number One His two films, The Bodyguard and
(1991) based on a real mobster the stunning wuxia homage Call
known as Crippled Ho. Donnie of Heroes, delivered some of the
plays Ho. This redux is directed best fight scenes of 2016. Sammo
by Wong Jing and is vacillating only choreographed Call of Heroes, but with Wu
between three English titles: Chasing the Dragon, Jing and Xing Yu on the cast, his brutal fight style
City of Darkness and King of Drug Dealers. Part shines.
2 of Iceman, his 2014 redux of Yuen Biaos Iceman
Cometh (1989) is due. The initial installment went The Power Rangers opens March 24, 2017. This
way over budget and received poor reviews. Three
film has also caught some flack for whitewashing
other projects are in development limbo: Derek
because the villainess Rita Repulsa was initially
Kwoks gangster flick Dragon City, Liang Tings
Asian, but is played by Elizabeth Banks in this
3D dog road trip movie Big Rescue, and Daming
reboot. Thats not quite fair as Power Rangers is
Chens American Revenge (previously titled
based on the Japanese tokusatsu series Super Sentai
Noodle Man). Both Big Rescue and American where everyone was Japanese. Thats the ultimate
Revenge are Hollywood co-productions. There whitewashing, but its far too late to convince
are rumors attaching Robert De Niro, Al Pacino
Power Ranger fans that their quintet wasnt so
and Michelle Yeoh to American Revenge. But a
diverse originally. Elizabeth Banks is also directing
sure thing is xXx: Return of Xander Cage (opens
a Charlies Angels redux, but that has yet to be
January 20, 2017), which not only features Donnie,
cast.
but also Tony Jaa, Michael Bisping and, of course,
Vin Diesel. In a most exciting development,
Donnie has announced that he will reunite with Also coming is Jean-Claude Van Dammes self-
director Wilson Yip for Ip Man 4. This is projected parodying comedy series Jean-Claude Van Johnson.
for 2018. This has been greenlit by Amazon Prime, set to
debut in 2017. John Wick: Chapter 2, the sequel
to Keanu Reeves surprise 2014 action hit, opens
Sino-Indian crossover projects like Jackie Chans
February 10, 2017.
upcoming Kung Fu Yoga (opens January 28, 2017)
are the global films de riguer, trying to unify and
capitalize upon the worlds two largest film markets And farther on the horizon, Marvels whiz writers,
after the U.S. Xuan Zang, another Sino-Indian the Russo Brothers, are working on a remake of
co-op film about the monk that Journey to the West The Warriors (1979) for Paramount TV and Hulu.
is based upon, is Chinas submission as the Best Dwayne Johnson is attached to a remake of Big
Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Trouble in Little China (1986), as well as a fresh
Dozens of international submissions are cut prior to new project titled Son of Shaolin for Sony, plus
the ceremonies, so itll be a while until it is really a Skyscraper (set in China) for Legendary. No word
contender nominee. Shinework Pictures (producers on whether The Rock will play Jack Burton yet.B
of Kung Fu Yoga) are working on another Sino-
Indian co-op, a superhero film being developed To keep up with the latest martial arts films, read reviews and
by Stan Lee titled Monkey Master. Speaking of discuss, visit our KungFuMagazine.com Martial-Media-and-
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ome liberty is being taken with the name of this pair of hooks. Hook swords are
traditionally called Tiger Head Hooks (hu tao gou ) but this pair is engraved
with spotted cats, not striped cats, so leopard is more
distinctive. Both hooks bear six engraved leopards on each side:
three on the blade, two on the crescent-moon blade, and one on
the end spike. The leopard is a common symbol in the Chinese
martial arts for speed and bravery. It was the rank insignia for
3rd grade Imperial military officers during the late Qing.
The design of these weapons is a classic example of

traditional Tiger Head Hooks, although it is notable
that the crescent-moon knuckle guard is slightly
larger than most modern examples. Note
also that the hooks arent completely
symmetrical, although this is likely an
artifact of their handmade craftsmanship
instead of some practical martial device. The handles
have a twisted wrap that might be original. The
end spike has an elegant flair. The weapons are
tempered steel and have excellent balance. All the
edges are sharp. There is battle fatigue in the
appropriate places, particularly notches on the
outside forward guard and the adjacent forte,
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whether that was for actual combat or
Kung Fu practice, it is impossible to
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KUNG FU HOROSCOPES: December 6, 2016 to February 3, 2017 (with Gigi Oh and Gene Ching)
Chinese cosmology, this period is
In
Ox : 1925 Wood, 1937 Fire, 1949 Earth, 1961 Metal, 1973 Water, 1985
classified as winter so keeping warm Wood, 1997 Fire, 2009 Earth
in the cold weather is a major priority. 12/61/4: You are prone to mood swings. Digestive system dysfunction is in
Focus on self-cultivation and take particular good your forecast, especially for women. Indulge in music go to a concert, sing, do
care of your teeth. Heres some advice to stay some karaoke for release.
healthy: 1. Go to sleep earlier and get up later.
Avoid excessive night life. Get to bed by 11:00 1/42/3: Your spleen and stomach, along with your lower back and legs, are sore
PM. 2. Limit sexual activity to ensure plenty of and weak. Trouble at home. Help others to help yourself.
energy every day. If you feel tired, take a break I'm not an inspirational quote kind of person. Ox Christine Teigen
and rest. Nourish yourself with tonics. 3. Eat well
in the winter. A balanced nutritional diet is best Tiger : 1926 Fire, 1938 Earth, 1950 Metal, 1962 Water, 1974 Wood,
for recovery and rehabilitation. 4. Get plenty of 1986 Fire, 1998 Earth, 2010 Metal
exercise. In winter, the best way to stay healthy is 12/61/4: You'll feel restless, even sick if you have a poor diet. You are prone to
through internal cultivation, specifically Qigong sports injuries now so be careful when training. Always maintain correct sitting
and Tai Chi. 5. Keep warm. Avoid evil winds posture.
because wind is believed to be the leader of a 1/42/3: You may experience gastrointestinal disorders. You are prone to injury
hundred diseases. 6. Dont eat excessively salty when traveling. Beware of transportation vehicles. Eat porridge instead of
foods. Salt depletes your kidney. Bitter foods are fried foods.
better for your kidney and heart. The following
If we don't change direction soon, we'll end up where we're going.
two recipes are recommended for this time of year:
Tiger Irwin Corey
Black Bean Lamb Soup Hare : 1927 Fire, 1939 Earth, 1951 Metal, 1963 Water, 1975 Wood,
() 1987 Fire, 1999 Earth, 2011 Metal
60 gm black beans 300 gm lamb meat

12/61/4: You are prone to respiratory disorders. Pay attention to personal
hygiene. Be very careful of fire. There may be resistance with your career.
10 gm duzhong (Eucommia ) 3 slices ginger
1/42/3: You may have chest discomfort or issues with your thoracic vertebra.
6 pcs dry seedless dates Salt to taste
Bone setting or chiropractic treatments can help. Maintain a reasonable
Clean lamb meat and dice. Add all ingredients together in lifestyle do NOT overdo.
a large pot with water and cook down into soup. Eat for
lunch or dinner. Effect: Nourishes kidney, warms stomach, I live my life on self-belief and I live it partly on going with the flow.
reduces impotence. Good for yin persons and those with frail Hare Melanie Brown
body types. Alleviates lower back soreness, coldness in the
extremities, and stomach chills. Dragon : 1928 Earth, 1940 Metal, 1952 Water, 1964 Wood, 1976 Fire,
1988 Earth, 2000 Metal, 2012 Water
12/61/4: Everything is smooth. Don't miss this opportunity to do something
Sirloin Beef and Radish Pot important. You'll be energetic. Take time to attend to your body. Train,
() practice and cultivate.
500 gm Chinese radishes 750 gm sirloin beef 1/42/3: Opportunities and prosperity abound. You'll have great luck making
4 pcs dry seedless dates Garlic, ginger & salt to taste money. Middle-aged men must take care of their bodies. Excessive drinking will
hurt your health.
Peel radishes and dice. Cook sirloin beef in boiling water
for 15 minutes, then clean in cold water and dice. Heat a Your body is like a machine, and if you don't keep it in shape, it holds you back.
saucepan with a small amount of cooking oil. Add garlic, You don't want anything holding you back, especially yourself.
ginger and salt first, and then add beef and fry for 5 minutes. Dragon Brenda Song
Place all ingredients in a clay pot with water and cook. Eat
in the morning and evening. Effect: Strengthens spleen and Snake: 1929 Earth, 1941 Metal, 1953 Water, 1965 Wood, 1977 Fire,
stomach, as well as kidney essence. Good for persons with 1989 Earth, 2001 Metal, 2013 Water
muscle weakness, poor appetite, and lack of energy. 12/61/4: You are very vulnerable to injury now. You'll feel fatigued and sleepy
all the time. Females are prone to eye issues and uterine bleeding. Beware of
Rat : 1924 Wood, 1936 Fire, 1948 Earth,
marital disputes. Focus on conditioning your body in training now.
1960 Metal, 1972 Water, 1984 Wood, 1996
Fire, 2008 Earth 1/42/3: It's a busy time and there's a chance of promotion. Be proactive with
health or a severe illness may occur.
12/61/4: You act like you don't know fatigue, but
it'll catch up to you. Don't overwork yourself or To look backward for a while is to refresh the eye, to restore it, and to render it
you'll get sick. The road to wealth is wide. the more fit for its prime function of looking forward.
1/42/3: Time to rest and relax. Be careful not Snake Margaret Fairless Barber
to take the wrong medication. Watch your mouth.
Horse : 1930 Metal, 1942 Water, 1954 Wood, 1966 Fire, 1978 Earth,
If you speak improperly, you may hurt someone
1990 Metal, 2002 Water, 2014 Wood
accidentally.
Time changes everything except something 12/61/4: You are prone to head maladies like sores, aphonia, and dryness
within us which is always surprised by change. throughout your body. Your work may meet resistance. Drink plenty of warm
Rat Thomas Hardy water and eat more fruit. Avoid cold food.

1/42/3: Don't be quarrelsome. Avoid negative personal Rooster : 1921 Metal, 1933 Water, 1945 Wood, 1957 Fire,
exchanges. Eat poorly and you'll get sick. Good sleep is 1969 Earth, 1981 Metal, 1993 Water, 2005 Wood
your top priority. 12/61/4: You are prone to eye maladies, liver and gallbladder trouble
Be on the alert to recognize your prime at whatever time and pain in your limbs. Nourish your liver and blood. Go to bed earlier
of your life it may occur. Horse Muriel Spark and get up later.
1/42/3: An injury from a bug is in your forecast. Be careful if you go
Ram : 1931 Metal, 1943 Water, 1955 Wood, 1967 out in the field. Avoid going out at night. It is best for you to avoid
dark graveyards now.
Fire, 1979 Earth, 1991 Metal, 2003 Water, 2015 Wood
Don't ever doubt yourselves or waste a second of your life. It's too
12/61/4: You are prone to hoarseness and skin disorders
short, and you're too special. Rooster Ariana Grande
like dry skin. Moisten your lungs and nourish your yin. It's
easy to get pregnant now and also easy to miscarry. Avoid Dog : 1922 Water, 1934 Wood, 1946 Fire, 1958 Earth, 1970
staying up late. Metal, 1982 Water, 1994 Wood, 2006 Fire
1/42/3: You'll benefit from the wealthy and official. Take 12/61/4: You are prone to foot injuries. Protect your emotional health
advantage of the good timing and harvest. Be sure to because you will be vulnerable there. Avoid getting into any more
recharge your batteries. disputes. Be calm. Swimming is good exercise for you now.
Dig where the gold is...unless you just need some exercise. 1/42/3: Males can do well now. You have the power to exhibit talent
Ram John M. Capozzi and get a more important position. Don't miss the opportunity.
Nobody believes the official spokesman... but everybody trusts an
Monkey: 1932 Water, 1944 Wood, 1956 Fire, 1968 unidentified source. Dog Ron Nessen
Earth, 1980 Metal, 1992 Water, 2004 Wood, 2016 Fire Pig : 1923 Water, 1935 Wood, 1947 Fire, 1959 Earth, 1971
12/61/4: You are prone to colds, lung maladies, dry skin Metal, 1983 Water, 1995 Wood, 2007 Fire
and nasopharyngeal issues. Keep warm. Beware of marital 12/61/4: An old malady is likely to reoccur. Take preventative
measures and don't overwork yourself. Your mouth is cursed. You
conflicts. 1/42/3: Your luck star is shining now and all
must be very cautious with your words.
things are prosperous. Show off your talent. Focus on
your physical fitness and be competitive. Make important 1/42/3: This is a good opportunity to be entrepreneurial. You will be
decisions now and favorable things shall happen. physically strong and your reputation is good. Time for promotion
I'm the type of person that will do triple sessions in and migration. Watch your diet.
one day. I'll do Pilates, I'll do spinning, and then It is characteristic of all deep human problems that they are not
I'll go to the gym and do weights which is insane. to be approached without some humor and some bewilderment.
Monkey Laura Prepon Pig Freeman Dyson
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De Zhong
By Hu Wanbao
De ( 2nd tone) means attain or acquire. Zhong ( 4th tone) means masses or multitude. These two characters
evoke a Confucian teaching By gaining the people, the kingdom is gained; by losing the people, the kingdom is lost
(de zhong de tian xia; shi zhong shi tian xia ). It expresses a wish for popular success of
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