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Inch Force Power in Southern Chow Gar Praying Mantis Kung Fu The Ghow Gar praying mantis system is famous for its inch force power. This inch power not only eminates from the fist, but from every part of the body. Inch force power can ony be achieved by practicing extraordinary mantis training methods. These methods may at time times be hard and boring, but they will give the edge a martial artist needs in any fight.
Termed 'gen', inch force is an explosive power that comes from within. There are many forms and drills in the mantis system which express this power using short range moves reminiscent of small explosions. In inch power, there is no need to wind up to throw a punch or pull back before striking.
With this hidden energy, you can instantly explode through your opponent like a lightening bolt acting on a tree. Gen power consists of several facets, including explosive power, heavy power, shock power, inch force power, soft and hard power, rooted power and mind power.
One training drill, 'chy sau' or grinding arm, develops the wrist, forearms, shoulders and back. Though it seems a simple exercise, its main task is to push out the vital internal power to the finger tips, providing the explosive 'gen' power. The bones, joints, ligaments will become strong and the limbs will possess the heavy arm power. This exercise has 18 variations, each guaranteed to produce a stronger, more powerful fighter.
'Doy chong' or double-arm practice develops what is called 'say bun lig' or 4 power. This two man drill enhances the forward moving power and 4 ways powers in four directions, up, down, in, out.
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| Traditional Eastern Martial Arts Academy - Class Information |
Sifu Paul Whitrod
UK representative of Chow Gar Southern Praying Mantis KungFu.
Traditional Eastern Martial Arts Academy
27 Romford Rd
Stratford
London E15
Link to Map
Link to full class timetable
The nearest underground station is Stratford on the Central and Jubilee Lines.
Also Stratford DLR and BR overground.
Link to Sifu Paul Whitrod's Website |
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