{"id":2608,"date":"2016-04-25T08:55:27","date_gmt":"2016-04-25T08:55:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/?p=2608"},"modified":"2016-07-04T14:41:14","modified_gmt":"2016-07-04T14:41:14","slug":"internal-martial-arts-cultivating-chi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.studymartialarts.org\/blog\/internal-martial-arts-cultivating-chi","title":{"rendered":"\u201cInternal\u201d martial arts, cultivating \u201cCHI\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Learn Kung Fu in China<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n

by Nadja a student currently studying at Tianmeng Shaolin Kung Fu Academy<\/p>\n

The term \u201cinternal,\u201d is referring to a type of training that focuses on developing of the life energy called \u201cQi\u201d. We come across the term life energy in every great and antient culture of the world: \u201cChi\u201d (Chinese), \u201cPrana\u201d (Hindu). Nowadays researchers and scientist are able to prove the reality of the \u201cChi\u201d existence, using special technical innovations.<\/p>\n

Internal martial arts and cultivating ‘CHI’<\/h2>\n

The real problem is a subtle nature of \u201cQi\u201d, so that most people find it really difficult to feel how \u201cQi\u201d flows inside their bodies and meridians. Our modern lifestyle, which puts an enormous pressure on the nervous system, causes “stiffens” of our feelings. So we can not feel higher vibrations of \u201cChi\u201d. We miss the \u201cunit with the nature\u201d and natural flow of movements. So the \u201cTai Chi or Kung Fu retreat\u201d in the natural environment of\u00a0Tianmeng Shaolin Kung Fu Academy<\/a>\u00a0could be a great possibility to \u201ccome back to roots\u201d. If the mind becomes less distracted and less stressed, it would allow the body to relax, giving you a possibility to feel deeply and completely.<\/p>\n

That’s why\u00a0Tianmeng Shaolin Kung Fu Academy<\/a>\u00a0pays so much attention to internal martial arts practicing Qigong (life-energy cultivation practices). Qigong and Tai Chi are best ways of practicing for beginners and older people. It is important to develop the internal power before learning any fighting applications or Kung Fu forms. Additionally we offer Meditation to balance your emotions.\u00a0A relaxed body works better and is less prone to injuries. So, integrating \u201cinternal\u201d rounder and softer movements in the daily practicing routine of every \u201cexternal\u201d martial artists and athlete is a smart idea to achieve best results. \u00a0Bruce Lee describes \u201cinternal\u201d martial arts as following.<\/p>\n

\u201cMoving, be like water. Still, be like a mirror. Respond like an echo.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Nadja a student currently studying at Tianmeng Shaolin Kung Fu Academy The term \u201cinternal,\u201d is referring to a type of training that focuses on developing of the life energy called \u201cQi\u201d. We come across the term life energy in every great and antient culture of the world: \u201cChi\u201d (Chinese), \u201cPrana\u201d (Hindu). Nowadays researchers and<\/p>\n

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