qi gong: 气功 -- energy work -- health / well-being -- retreat
kung fu: 功夫 -- ritual play -- martial art -- body practice ...
shorinji kempo is a martial art with a long history, suitable for all ages. It distinguishes itself from other martial arts in its emphasis on practicing together and its method of training mind and body.
lethal -- central nervous system, cardio-vascular system
paralyzing -- unconscious, temporary dysfunction
tactical -- reduce capacity or stamina, opening for counter-attack
Applying pressure to muscles, bones, and hidden meridian channel points, using hands and legs, is an effective way to eliminate differences in size and strength when fighting an opponent.
In learning a martial art, it also provides an excellent way to learn about yourself, to gain the ability to deal with pain and fear, and to transform weakness into strength, based on awareness, by practicing focussed attention and intention, based on the insights of ancient traditions.
In our discipline, we only use a selection of the pressure points as distinguished in traditional chinese medicine. These points are selected for their effectiveness when used in situations of self-defence and counter-attack.
head/neck
shin'e/顖会 -- (skull/top of head, meet)
sango/三合 -- (three, join)
sankaku/三角 -- (three, corner)
jinchu/人中 -- (man, middle)
matsukaze/松風 -- (pine tree, wind)
arms/hands
shakutaku/尺沢 -- (measure/rule, swamp)
shinmon/神門 -- (mind/soul, door)
shikoku/指谷 -- (finger/indicate, valley)
churyo/肘りょ -- (arm/elbow, 膠/glue?)
chusho/中渚 -- (middle, beach/shore)
chest
tentotsu/天突 -- (heavens/imperial/sky, pierce/stab)
suigetsu/水月 -- (water, moon)
kikai/気海 -- (air, sea)
kinteki/金的 -- (gold, target)
kisha/気舎 -- (air/mind, house/mansion)
legs/feet
fukuto/伏と -- (bend down/cover, ?)
fushi/風市 -- (wind, city/market)
shitsugan/膝眼 -- (knee/lap, eye)
saninko/三陰交 -- (three, secret/shadow, association)
shokin/承筋 -- (agree, muscle/plan)
Based on these points we will study some sample techniques: (simple attacks)
take down by the head, using using: sango/三合 -- (three, join)
press back, using: kisha/気舎 -- (air/mind, house/mansion)
control hand and elbow, with: churyo/肘りょ -- (arm/elbow, 膠/glue?)
These are just sample exercises, and to avoid any misunderstanding, the use of these points is quite difficult, and might be painful for your partner, so be careful!
In other words, relax and fight with me, now!
4 elements -- attack
踢 (ti) -- kicking
打 (da) -- punching
摔交 (shuai [kuai] jiao) -- (fast) take down
拿 (na) -- capture/seize
12 models -- body
move like a tidal wave -- powerful, rhythmic, controlled force of movement
still as a great mountain -- strength of still position with unmovable foundation
jump like an ape -- agility and alertness of moving
land like a magpie -- lightness and stability of landing
balance like a rooster -- stillness and alertness in motion
stand like a pine tree -- both feet on the ground
spin like a wheel -- well-defined, controlled rotational movement
bend like a bow -- storage of potential power in bending or twisting posture
light as a leaf -- lightness of gliding effortlessly
heavy as iron -- expression of seriousness, not vicious and in control
suspend like an eagle -- animated state, alert and concentrated, with aim
fast like the wind -- fast, sharp and swiftly accomplished movements
8 (integration) principles -- control
punch like a shooting comet -- clearly and swiftly
eyes flash like an electric current -- range of view
waist turns like a moving snake -- transmission of power
steps should be rooted -- stepping movement
vitality of spirit should be full and focused -- mental and spiritual expression
breathing should be sunken -- breathing pattern
power should be smooth -- proper power emission
delivery should be thorough -- integrated expression
5 styles -- arm, eye, body, steps, stability, breathing, power, expression
circular movement -- soft appearance
long fist -- emphasize kicking and striking
long range -- to engage their opponent
short range -- rapid, compact, close range strikes
imitation -- praying mantis, monkey, drunken style
... embrace technology! ... ... -- wait motion time
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