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Hung Gar Scheduled!
Mar. 20th, 2009 11:33 pmI've posted before ~ a while ago, I think ~ on the exercise program... you know, the one I'm not currently following?
Last I mentioned it, I had worked out plans for the Jeet Kune Do and Baguazhang, along with the first chart of core exercises.
The way it works is the core exercises contain all the basic (and, later, advanced) stretching and, essentially, traditional exercises. At one point, right before the cardio component, the specialist exercises come in to play.
Each one of those has ~ or, more accurately, will have ~ a chart that maps out the various exercises, drills, movements, or whatever is particular to that discipline in such a way that it ramps up over a number of different levels. More complex or challenging bits come in later, and the number of reps also ramp up over time.
The core exercises do much of the same, although they will also move to different charts that bring in more complex variations of the exercises.
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aequitaslevitas and I went through and planned out how we will train in Hung Gar kung fu. We'll start out with one of the five stances, both of the hand drills (qi gong exercises, essentially), two of the ten basic exercises (simple strikes and/or blocks), one of the three blocking exercises, and three of the twenty strikes (complex two to eight movement mini-forms).
Now, we just have to write up the 18 Buddha Hands Qi Gong (which isn't quite fair to it; the first three were formerly part of the core exercises... =), Pilates, and Yoga (both of which were also included once, long ago...) I'd also like to come up with schedules for the Northern Shaolin Sword and Iai Do. We spent a little time last year on Iai Do, but I'd like to focus more on that. No ceilings high enough here, though, so that definitely depends on warmer weather.
Then, there's still all the other bits and pieces to be thrown into the mix: the capoeira, the chin na groundfighting, the akido... and a few forms to study as well (Swimming Body Bagua Zhang, Eight Drunken Immortals, Drunken Monkey, and Zuijiuquan). Some of these might prove very difficult for us to do ~ no mat for the groundwork, rolls, and throws, and, often, no room for the forms.
No matter what bits and pieces get stuck in there, the hardest thing is to keep up with it... and that's where the variations come in handy. I really do have to find some more of my source info for the core exercises... I had three or four charts worth done, and that not only got extremely challenging, it kept things interesting.
Last I mentioned it, I had worked out plans for the Jeet Kune Do and Baguazhang, along with the first chart of core exercises.
The way it works is the core exercises contain all the basic (and, later, advanced) stretching and, essentially, traditional exercises. At one point, right before the cardio component, the specialist exercises come in to play.
Each one of those has ~ or, more accurately, will have ~ a chart that maps out the various exercises, drills, movements, or whatever is particular to that discipline in such a way that it ramps up over a number of different levels. More complex or challenging bits come in later, and the number of reps also ramp up over time.
The core exercises do much of the same, although they will also move to different charts that bring in more complex variations of the exercises.
Today,
aequitaslevitas and I went through and planned out how we will train in Hung Gar kung fu. We'll start out with one of the five stances, both of the hand drills (qi gong exercises, essentially), two of the ten basic exercises (simple strikes and/or blocks), one of the three blocking exercises, and three of the twenty strikes (complex two to eight movement mini-forms).Now, we just have to write up the 18 Buddha Hands Qi Gong (which isn't quite fair to it; the first three were formerly part of the core exercises... =), Pilates, and Yoga (both of which were also included once, long ago...) I'd also like to come up with schedules for the Northern Shaolin Sword and Iai Do. We spent a little time last year on Iai Do, but I'd like to focus more on that. No ceilings high enough here, though, so that definitely depends on warmer weather.
Then, there's still all the other bits and pieces to be thrown into the mix: the capoeira, the chin na groundfighting, the akido... and a few forms to study as well (Swimming Body Bagua Zhang, Eight Drunken Immortals, Drunken Monkey, and Zuijiuquan). Some of these might prove very difficult for us to do ~ no mat for the groundwork, rolls, and throws, and, often, no room for the forms.
No matter what bits and pieces get stuck in there, the hardest thing is to keep up with it... and that's where the variations come in handy. I really do have to find some more of my source info for the core exercises... I had three or four charts worth done, and that not only got extremely challenging, it kept things interesting.
. I've been doing this for quite a few years, but the stopping and starting hasn't left me with the greatest of progress. As our VCR died, the old tape is useless, and it was very valuable in seeing exactly what should be done. We've got the 
, so we'll be able to work along with that until the book is located.
is the humbly titled Pilates Errant. It's downstairs somewhere, along with an earlier edition of 
(which supplied some great warm up exercises I do remember!), the incredibly informative (for those looking to increase stretches, prevent and rehabilitate injuries, and add some flexibility) 
, the more martial-arts oriented 
, and, to add to the fun, a first edition of 
.
adds some traditional martial arts stretches - most of which I knew from the Kenpo days back in the late seventies. Anyway, it helped formalize the stretches a bit, giving some of them names and so forth.
. Hands down, this book - in places "just" a collection of notes - is the best source I've found on the physical process behind the martial arts and/or exercise (disclaimer: I'm not looking for technical materials, however, this makes the technical accessible). It also covers, as the title indicates, a bit more of the philosophical side of things. There's also his four fighting method books: 
, 
, 
, and 
. I have two of them - vol 2. is sitting on the bed next to me as I type this, the other one I have is down below in a box. I've read them all, as I studied my instructor's copies when I was training with him.
DVD, but I expect to fill that out and formalize it at some point when 
. There's also the matter of a number of additional DVD volumes, should he decide he wants to pursue this style further.
DVD. We made it into the first two moves. This week, we're stepping back a bit and working on some Bagua Zhuan Xuan Gong and more basic techniques from the book 
. This book has a wealth of information on the style, from history, lineage, guiding principles, its own qigong (Bagua Zhuan Xuan Gong), translated writings handed down on techniques and so forth, examples of basic techniques, and basic training (like carrying cinder blocks on your shoulders to build up strength and doing low stances under tables to ensure consistent height is maintained and doing walking practice against an opponent while you both step on a circle of brick-ends.) There's also some forms, including the Swimming Body one on the DVD and a weapons form.
. I'm still working through the first form, and likely will for a while, until I feel confident enough to move on to the second. That's one reason to play around a bit with the Northern Shaolin sword style - which is designed for a light, one handed, two edged blade, not a heavy single edged katana. It's a far cry from tradition, but it adds a bit of variety, and, as I mentioned, fun to it. Also adds a deep physical workout, as there's things you can do with a light bit of bendy steel that really make you work hard when you try to maintain the same pose with some solid steel in your hand.
and 
at the ready, and a school a friend teaches at down the road. This is one style I'd really benefit from taking at a school, with an instructor. Maybe one day it will happen. =)
. I searched for it, but I did not actually expect to find it. Wow. I'm impressed. Anywho, the book is divided into two sections: the XBX 12-minute-a-day plan for women and the 5BX 11-minute-a-day plan for men. I use the advancement charts for all the five basic exercises for guys, and, at this stage, I use 2 of the exercises from the XBX (a lateral bending, slightly easier than the TKD version, to give a bit of depth; and a knee raising one, similar to what shows up in the yoga, shiatsu, and other books, except it's done while standing instead of lying prone.)
