Comments on: How to Learn Zhan Zhuang From a Book http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/ Martial arts for personal development Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:51:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Le http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-14124 Le Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:26:42 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-14124 I really happy to know that this art is the best one and i like to learn your art. I really happy to know that this art is the best one and i like to learn your art.

]]> By: Nick Tsu http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-13840 Nick Tsu Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:54:41 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-13840 @Chris ... Thanks for that, just what I was after ;-) @Chris …

Thanks for that, just what I was after ;-)

]]> By: chris http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-13835 chris Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:43:23 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-13835 Hi Nick, just compare the online photos of Yip Man with the photos of Wang Xiangzhai, and you'll see what I mean. Depending on lineage, the Wing Chun spine has a slight, or significant backwards lean. (Yes, some people lean forwards too, but they're not really doing Wing Chun IMO.) Hi Nick, just compare the online photos of Yip Man with the photos of Wang Xiangzhai, and you’ll see what I mean. Depending on lineage, the Wing Chun spine has a slight, or significant backwards lean. (Yes, some people lean forwards too, but they’re not really doing Wing Chun IMO.)

]]> By: Nick Tsu http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-13834 Nick Tsu Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:18:15 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-13834 Is there any chance of the author detailing the differences between "Wing Chun Straight" and "YiQuan Straight" ? I'm sure many others, along with myself, will find this information useful. Is there any chance of the author detailing the differences between “Wing Chun Straight” and “YiQuan Straight” ? I’m sure many others, along with myself, will find this information useful.

]]> By: Mick Malkemus http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-11498 Mick Malkemus Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:50:42 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-11498 Aodaliya_Ren, glad that helped. Bones take literally months to increase in density/structure. Take it slow. We are dealing with the primal forces of the universe with this practice, and they must be respected. Aodaliya_Ren, glad that helped. Bones take literally months to increase in density/structure. Take it slow. We are dealing with the primal forces of the universe with this practice, and they must be respected.

]]> By: Aodaliya_Ren http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-11494 Aodaliya_Ren Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:15:55 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-11494 Thanks a lot for the answer, Mick Malkemus. You are right, it is over practice, must be too much push-hands... Good excuse to get lazy :-) Thanks a lot for the answer, Mick Malkemus. You are right, it is over practice, must be too much push-hands… Good excuse to get lazy :-)

]]> By: Mick Malkemus http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-11475 Mick Malkemus Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:30:59 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-11475 Aodaliya_Ren, have you seen a foot doctor? There are some things that must be seen by a doctor, even when it comes to the feet. The onset of diabetes is one possibility, there are many. Other than that, have you tried to 'cup' your feet prior to practice? It's not unacceptable to move your foot a bit to get some circulation flowing, and then go back into your stance. My advice, when experiencing any pain, is to stop: it's a sign of over practice or some medical issue. Good luck with it. Aodaliya_Ren, have you seen a foot doctor? There are some things that must be seen by a doctor, even when it comes to the feet. The onset of diabetes is one possibility, there are many. Other than that, have you tried to ‘cup’ your feet prior to practice? It’s not unacceptable to move your foot a bit to get some circulation flowing, and then go back into your stance. My advice, when experiencing any pain, is to stop: it’s a sign of over practice or some medical issue. Good luck with it.

]]> By: Aodaliya_Ren http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-11474 Aodaliya_Ren Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:25:21 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-11474 I've got a bit of a problem with my Zhan Zhuang that no book so far had the answer for -- I'd be extremely grateful if someone could suggest something. The thing is, I can hold the position comfortably for quite some time, checking my alignments and sinking my qi, lower my centre of gravity and all that ... but ... approximately 10 minutes into the stance I start to have some pain in my feet, especially in the right one, and the pain defies the whole purpose of the drill because I subconsciously start to lift my weight off my feet. It is very frustrating because I'm capable of standing MUCH longer... When you guys stand in Zhan Zhuang, do you let your weight sink down to the ground? When I do, my feet naturally press against the floor more amd that's what causes my problem. That's the evil cycle. How do I get out?! I haven't got any previous injuries, broken bones or something. Every book says "be prepared to some discomfort in your shoulders" (which I don't have at all) but none of the books I've read suggested a thing about the foot pain. "Burning in the soles" is the closest I've come, but it is different, if it was only burning I'd let it burn till cows come home. My case is different. Any suggestions? Please... I’ve got a bit of a problem with my Zhan Zhuang that no book so far had the answer for — I’d be extremely grateful if someone could suggest something. The thing is, I can hold the position comfortably for quite some time, checking my alignments and sinking my qi, lower my centre of gravity and all that … but … approximately 10 minutes into the stance I start to have some pain in my feet, especially in the right one, and the pain defies the whole purpose of the drill because I subconsciously start to lift my weight off my feet. It is very frustrating because I’m capable of standing MUCH longer…

When you guys stand in Zhan Zhuang, do you let your weight sink down to the ground? When I do, my feet naturally press against the floor more amd that’s what causes my problem. That’s the evil cycle. How do I get out?!

I haven’t got any previous injuries, broken bones or something. Every book says “be prepared to some discomfort in your shoulders” (which I don’t have at all) but none of the books I’ve read suggested a thing about the foot pain. “Burning in the soles” is the closest I’ve come, but it is different, if it was only burning I’d let it burn till cows come home. My case is different.

Any suggestions? Please…

]]> By: Rick (Wujifa) http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-11342 Rick (Wujifa) Thu, 21 Jan 2010 23:51:46 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-11342 At one level I believe it could take more than a life time to understand two words "Simply Stand" as people tend to complicate... Although I want to also say there are many reasons to practice stance. So the first question one might want to explore is purpose "What is one's purpose" in choosing to practice. Many a parent has told their child to stand in a corner and take a "time out" and then their are some people practice standing as a meditation... And even others as a martial art. So understanding your and "the" purpose for a training is important. Also there is a saying in Wujifa that may be helpful to remember ICW this topic and that is "You are where you are and that's where one starts" being really honest about where you are and what you're doing. Also as most of the people said above find a good instructor is key as well if stance as a serious gongfu is one's aim. At one level I believe it could take more than a life time to understand two words “Simply Stand” as people tend to complicate… Although I want to also say there are many reasons to practice stance. So the first question one might want to explore is purpose “What is one’s purpose” in choosing to practice. Many a parent has told their child to stand in a corner and take a “time out” and then their are some people practice standing as a meditation… And even others as a martial art. So understanding your and “the” purpose for a training is important. Also there is a saying in Wujifa that may be helpful to remember ICW this topic and that is “You are where you are and that’s where one starts” being really honest about where you are and what you’re doing. Also as most of the people said above find a good instructor is key as well if stance as a serious gongfu is one’s aim.

]]> By: wujimon http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/how-to-learn-zhan-zhuang-from-a-book/#comment-11339 wujimon Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:27:45 +0000 http://www.martialdevelopment.com/blog/?p=303#comment-11339 For people interested in more material, I would HIGHLY recommend checking out: <a href="http://wujifaliangong.blogspot.com/2009/10/zhan-zhuang-alignment.html" rel="nofollow">Zhan Zhuang Alignment | Wujifa</a>. Great article discussing structure and alignment! For people interested in more material, I would HIGHLY recommend checking out: Zhan Zhuang Alignment | Wujifa. Great article discussing structure and alignment!

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