Toad Exercise

Toad The exercise called "Hama Gong used as a weight machine. This is the secret Shaolin Temple Fighting exercises or 'Kung' most compatible with Western weight-lifting and weight-training methods. Strengthening and development of all parts of the body, Hama Gong relies solely on an external physical force, strength and effort for the results, with the help of key visualization.

Technical Analysis

wrists, arms, shoulders, back and abdomen were first carried out body parts, using an upright position. Then come the legs and thighs require a horse stance (Ma Bu) instead. Prior to this, a circular stone weights and bamboo 'bars' are, their built-in flexibility to encourage the development of Kung. Until now, traditional collar with metal bars and a gym, weights enough, a successful alternative to the esoteric practice variation, the alleged 'Kung' exponent of the above (hereinafter ).

method of

late, lamented, Voluntary 'Longfist' Grandmaster Leong Fu, (1) (2) Changquan 'Si Jo' (founder of the style), from Ipoh, Malaysia, famously using a natural stone of irregular size and weight to help the development of this and other related 'Kungs'. Si Jo Leong Fu was also World Champion in Central Wrestling, for 3 consecutive years, 1959-62, before retiring undefeated in 1963, a tremendous testimony as Kung efficiency, power and versatility Grandmaster Leong Fu and the potency of his teaching and training methods ..

Phase 1: Development of strength

the concentration of power in the hands and wrist, the students lift the bar and weights above his head a few times (as above) and tired. Progress in the next stage, where it can be performed easily.

Stage 2: Transmission

Make fists with your hands and imagine that they are gripping and lowering heavy weight. You will feel the force flow in this area as you do, and flow back into your arms and shoulders when your grip is released. Rest, relax and repeat this exercise.

Next, perform the exercises using the chest, abdomen and other body parts or, as stated above. As for the legs and thighs, horse stance (Ma Bu) practice in keeping the weight should come first. Holding, using visualization, imagining the weight and continue to be implemented, prior to launching this imaginary weight, then you should follow.

appropriate use of visualization is essential at this stage. Each time, perform one exercise, rest, relax and repeat.

General

After Toad Art / Hama Gong has successfully achieved power can be transferred immediately, at will, to any body parts so trained. Masters of this art is very difficult to attack because they can concentrate force in any part or region, and strengthen the prevention of injuries.

Notes

(1) Ao Tai (At'a) Changquan Grandmaster, ever victorious army general, bodyguard Captain (later General) Charles Gordon, during the Boxer Rebellion (Tai Ping Kuo ) in the 19 century, China's teacher Grandmaster Leong Fu.

(2) Si Jo Leong Fu 'LongFist' Changquan Grandmaster, three times world champion in High Wrestling 1959-62, retiring undefeated in 1963 and was a teacher of Si Gung Rex Jones, the most prominent leader of Fei Lung Kwan UK (my first teacher) who were engaged in "Kungs' like.