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What is Waitankung?
Waitankung is an ancient Chinese exercise, kind of a Chinese Kung Fu based on th
e philosophy of Taoism and traditional Chinese medicine. But rather than a marti
al art, it is more a peaceful exercise designed for health enhancement. The basi
c principle is to free yourself from distraction and, with a peaceful mind, to a
ctivate the Hsien Tien Chi (inner energy, a;priori ch i, foetal Ch i) inside your bo
dy so that it flows smoothly through your internal organs. This in turn will rel
ax your muscles, improve your blood circulation, refresh your mind, and recharge
your impulse.
The exercise consists of twelve simple movements and eight or more ancillary pos
tures that anyone can learn in a short period of time. It does not require any e
quipment or facility. You can practice almost anywhere at any time convenient fo
r you.
Why Waitankung?
For thousands of years, our ancestors have worked hard on uncovering the mystery
of the human body, aimed at keeping good health for a longer live. We are fortu
nate to inherit the treasured experience accumulated over thousands of year. As
modern (or future) elders, we should take advantage on both such inherited asset
and modern scientific inventions for healthiness. Long life and good health can
come together and they are on our own hands.
Studies by modern psychologists have concluded on the linear relationship betwee
n having good spirit and good health. The health condition of an optimist should
be better than that of a pessimist. Waitankung emphasizes on both physical and
mental training in providing a foundation for good health. Because everyone s phys
ical condition is different, for the elderly and middle-aged particularly, choos
ing an exercise that is simple and effective is not an easy task. The movements
in Waitankung are geared towards stillness and softness. It is easy to learn and
does not consume a lot of energy. Waitankung is therefore most suitable for peo
ple after their middle age.
rike one should exhale, with the exhalation concluding at the moment of impact
Mass - the principle of bringing as much of the body to bear on a strike as poss
ible; again using the turning kick as an example, the idea would be to rotate th
e hip as well as the leg during the kick in order to take advantage of the hip's
additional mass in terms of providing power to the kick
Speed - is classed as the acceleration of a technique where it continues passed
the point of the target and doesn't de-accelerate.
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