Hakka Mantis Conditioning
One may go a lifetime without real combat. Hand to hand is replaced by guns and explosives. Real genuine Iron Body conditioning is not necessary today. Genuine iron training takes years and will damage and debilitate the body. One will not be able to hold a cup in the winter. Moderate conditioning by two man exchange will suffice today's need while developing live power at the same time.
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Hakka Mantis Strengthening
Natural strength must become refined to produce "ging". Beyond the basic "dui jong two man" sets, all defensive and offensive hands should be strengthened by isometric static and slow isotonic moving exchange among two practitioners. Fish flop (yin yang) and Four Corners are primary. Again, as in conditioning, this serves not only to strengthen but also to produce live power in the hands.
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Hakka Warmups
In any physical training one should warmup before raising the bodys temperature and blood pressure. And cool down afterwards. It will matter to health in the long term. Warmup exercises are based on the stance, footwork and boxing. Correct conditioning and strengthening exercises as warmups is sufficient. Qigong and Tai Chi may also be employed.
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