SECTION 2 -- Stretching and Releasing

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Section 2 -- Stretching and releasing the arms, torso, core muscular structure, ligaments, sinews, tendons etc to enable Qi to flow unimpeded.

In order to allow the vital energy, Qi to flow freely, the Body must be "opened". The stretching and releasing will allow the flow to be unimpeded. It also allow potential energy to be stored in the joints, wrapping of the muscular fabrics, the fascia, space between the cellular structure and layers in between tissues, muscles and tendons. You will know whether you have train effectively when the feeling of "rubble" sensation are on your arms, packed with Qi. These training is also beneficial to the internal organs as they need to "breathe" also and need the vital Qi energy to be healthy. Important to make sure the tip of the tongue touches the upper palate of the mouth throughout the exercise.




There are 4 groupings of exercises in this section, briefly described below:-
1. Vertical (hollow) punch, shoot out the fingers, stretch shoulder, elbow, wrist and fingers, exhaling forcefully at the same time. Relax, inhale and sinking down starting from the soles, ankles, knees and Kua, compressing the diaphragm at the same time. ( Do 3 sets )

2. Stretch while exhaling and release while inhaling vertically down and up, arm, wrist, hand and fingers ( Do 3 times each )

3. Stretch while exhaling and release while inhaling horizontally outward and inwards ( Do 3 times each )

4. Punch 3 times each with Phoenix eye, Dragon head and Leopard fist, while exhaling forcefully and relax while inhaling and storing up energy for the next action.


All movements are to be initiated, controlled and activated by the torso core muscular structure, including the drawing of Qi from the Yong Chuen to the fist or tips of the fingers. Each action will be synergized with the breath saturated with Qi by using the diaphragm to compress and then exhale to issue the Qi flow to the hand. Important to take note that the tip of the tongue should always touch the upper palate of the mouth.

Try and practice. You will be pleasantly surprised of the fast result you can achieved. Don't forget to do the Opening Stance (8 exercises) first, as it is the preparatory fundamental for the follow up exercises. If you get the very first step of Standing like a Pillar right, subsequent exercise will be very productive. 

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