Qi gong routines can vary with different movements and techniques. Regardless of the specific moves, the basic premise of qi gong is to coordinate movements and breathing to provide both external in internal benefits. Qi gong helps stretch the muscles and joints, improve posture, and circulate chi throughout the body.
This video demonstrates a full traditional Chinese qi gong routine. These routines should be practiced on a regular basis in order to achieve maximum benefits.
Before any martial training, warming up and stretches are highly important. It is essential to prepare the muscles and joints for the activity ahead. Karate is one of the most complete systems in martial arts, which includes many great warm ups and stretches.
The above video shows a great warm up used by karate practitioners. Try to coordinate breathing with movements and prepare the body for more intensive activity in martial arts training.
Practicing qi gong is a great way to warm up the muscles and provide vital energy in the morning that will last throughout the day.
In this short qi gong routine, Master Shi Yan Lu demonstrates a special movements to not only provide energy, but also prepare the body for more intense martial arts training sessions.
Stretching and warming up before training and high intensity activity is highly important to prevent injuries. Performing a basic warm up routine helps to loosen the muscles and joints, get your blood flowing, and prepares you for the upcoming activity.
Every style of martial arts have their own method to warm up before training. In this video, you will see a great warm up and stretch routine used in Shaolin kung fu. Enjoy!
