Rebirth 1977 Great Era

Chapter 662 This punch nourishes the kidneys!

Time passed quickly and it was the next morning in the blink of an eye.

It was five fifty in the morning and it was still dark.

Fang Yan opened the gate of his home and waited for his junior brother Hu to come.

He said yesterday that he would come over for morning exercise this morning.

Fangyan felt at that time that he would definitely not be able to get up at 6:00 this morning, but he still opened the door in advance to avoid having to knock on the door when someone came.

When it was 6 o'clock, Fang Yan had already returned to the main courtyard to start morning exercises. One after another, his brother-in-law Zhao Yuanchao, his master Lu Donghua, and little boy Zhao Zhengyi all got up.

Everyone started practicing.

It is now close to the Chinese New Year, and it is already the coldest time of the year, when people have to walk on the ice.

“Train in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer” is a widely circulated proverb.

It highlights the importance of exercising during both the coldest and hottest times of the year.

Sanjiu: refers to the third nine days after the winter solstice, which is usually the coldest time of the year.

Sanfu: refers to the third Geng day after the summer solstice, which is usually the hottest time of the year.

Persisting in exercising during these two periods can effectively enhance the body's ability to adapt to environmental changes, and improve physical fitness and immunity.

From the perspective of traditional Chinese medicine, "training in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer" embodies the health-preserving concept of "adapting to the four seasons and harmonizing yin and yang."

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the human body and nature are an integral whole, and that changes in the four seasons have a direct impact on the circulation of qi and blood and the functions of the internal organs.

At this time, by insisting on exercising in different seasons, you can regulate the balance of yin and yang, strengthen your physical fitness and prevent diseases.

Winter is Yin, with strong cold and internal Yang.

At this time, the body's yang energy is hidden inside, while the yin energy is outside, making it easy to be attacked by the cold evil, which leads to poor blood circulation, joint pain, colds and other problems. Exercise in winter can promote blood circulation, warm the meridians, dispel the cold evil, and enhance yang energy. At the same time, exercise can improve the body's ability to resist cold, protect the yang energy, and lay the foundation for growth in the spring of the following year.

Summer is yang, with strong heat and heavy humidity.

At this time, the body's yang energy floats outward, the pores are open, and it is easy to sweat, but it is also easy to be attacked by the evil spirits of summer heat and dampness, leading to fatigue, loss of appetite, heatstroke and other problems. Exercising in summer can promote sweat discharge, help the body expel moisture and toxins, and enhance cardiopulmonary function.

At the same time, exercise can improve the body's ability to adapt to high temperature environments, enhance the function of the spleen and stomach, and prevent heat and dampness from trapping the spleen.

This is also part of the health-preserving exercises.

After practicing for about ten minutes, Fangyan felt warm all over.

I looked at my watch and it was ten past six.

I really didn't guess it right. Getting up early in the north is indeed too challenging for a rich kid like him who grew up in the tropics.

Even Master Lu Donghua smiled and said to Fang Yan:

"It seems our Comrade Hu is trapped in his bed."

In fact, Fangyan and Lao Lu guessed this situation after what happened last night.

But now it just depends on whether he will come or not.

About five minutes later, a shout came from the front yard and the moon gate in the main courtyard:

"Master! Brother, I'm here!"

Hu Daohu, wearing only a sports suit and shivering with cold, appeared at the door with two thermos buckets in his hands.

His assistant followed behind him, and the guy was holding two thermos buckets in his hands.

After Hu Daohu came in, he held the thermos bucket and explained to Lu Donghua and Fang Yan:
"I'm sorry, I wanted to make breakfast, but I was delayed for a long time, so I'm late."

Fang Yan and Mr. Lu exchanged glances. They both realized that Hu Daohu was late because he went to make breakfast. Now they had a better impression of him.

At least it shows that people are getting up.

"Should we have breakfast first or exercise first?" Hu Daohu asked the two.

Fangyan gestured to his master and asked him to make the decision.

Mr. Lu said:
"Let's exercise first."

After saying that, he reminded Hu Daohu:

"From now on, we'll have breakfast after we work out. Just come over when you get up."

Hu Daohu quickly bowed:
"Okay! Dao Hu will remember it."

Then Mr. Lu began to tell Hu Daohu about the practice methods of health-preserving exercises.

In fact, it is the Five Elements Fist of Xingyiquan.

The splitting fist corresponds to metal, and exercising it is beneficial to the lungs.

The drilling fist corresponds to water, and exercising it is beneficial to the kidneys.

Bengquan corresponds to wood, and exercising it is beneficial to the liver.

Paoquan corresponds to fire, and exercising it is beneficial to the heart.

Horizontal fist corresponds to earth, and exercising it is beneficial to the spleen.

Just letting Hu Daohu practice the moves without seeking lethality is actually enough for health preservation.

Today I will teach him the punch first. After all, Fang Yan has checked Hu Daohu's health before. He has some problems with his kidney and liver, but other aspects are pretty good. Of course, this is Mr. Lu's first lesson, so he has to teach his apprentice some real skills.

Mr. Lu quickly entered into the role of his master and began to explain to Hu Daohu carefully: "The drilling fist is one of the most basic boxing techniques in the Xingyi boxing system. It is also called the Xingyi mother fist and belongs to water in the five elements. It is a winding and flowing form of qi, which is meticulous and its qi originates from the kidney meridian."

"If the boxing moves smoothly, it can strengthen the kidneys and consolidate the essence. There is a saying in the ancient boxing manual: 'Drilling the fist corresponds to the kidneys internally and the ears externally. It is the kidney in the body. The orifice guarding is the perineum, and the qi is generated from the kidneys.'"

"The kidney is the root of human life, and kidney essence is the foundation of human life. The energy of drilling fist comes from this. If the fist is not smooth, the true strength cannot be developed, and the clumsy strength cannot be transformed..."

This was probably the first time Hu Daohu heard this, and he looked very interested, especially when he heard that this boxing technique could be good for his kidneys, his ears almost stood up.

The jab is good! The jab needs to be practiced!

After briefly explaining the theory, Mr. Lu began to punch Hu Daohu, saying:
"Watch this... Push off the ground with your back foot, step forward with your front foot, and at the same time, thrust your front hand upward from the bottom, with your palm facing up, and your fist thrusting forward, as gentle and powerful as a stream of water."

"The back hand follows the front hand and moves forward and upward, while the front hand is brought back to the waist, forming a continuous movement."

"Move your body's center of gravity forward, follow with your back foot, maintain the Trikonasana posture, and prepare for the next movement."

Mr. Lu's movements were very slow, and Hu Daohu understood them immediately, then started to fight according to his movements.

After several times, it has achieved a similar shape.

It's also very slow to do.

Of course, Mr. Lu also knew that this person was just doing it for fitness, so he would definitely not ask for too much.

Continue to preach:

"The power of the punch comes from the rotation of the waist and hips and the reaction force of pushing off the ground. When practicing, you should pay attention to the coordinated movement of the waist and hips, and follow the principle of "starting from the feet, moving through the legs, dominated by the waist, and released from the tips of the hands". The punching movement should be continuous like a stream of water, and the force should be penetrating, but not stiff. The movements should be connected naturally and avoid pauses."

"The movements and breathing should be coordinated. Exhale when you move your hands, and inhale when you close your hands. Keep your breathing even and deep."

“When practicing, you should have the idea of ​​‘penetrating like water’, imagining that your power is like water that can penetrate every pore, softening and penetrating everything.”

By the time the latter part was said, Hu Daohu already found it a bit mysterious.

The movements of his hands were also a little distorted.

When Mr. Lu saw him like this, he knew that this wealthy apprentice must have had some doubts.

But he did not explain, instead he turned around and said to Fang Yan who was standing beside him:

"Fangyan, you come and demonstrate it."

After hearing this, Fang Yan walked over to Hu Daohu and said to him:
"Okay."

The dialect was not loud, but it was very penetrating, causing Hu Daohu to concentrate involuntarily.

After Fangyan finished the Xingyiquan three-body posture, he said:

"Drilling fists are like water, soft but firm. When punching, use the power from the waist and hips, the power starts from the ground and reaches the fingertips. Remember, it is not the strength of the arms, but the coordination of the whole body."

Hu Daohu stared at Fangyan's movements intently. After Fangyan finished speaking, he gently twisted his wrist, and his fist shot out like a snake. His arm was like a whip, so fast that the trajectory was almost invisible.

There was a slight "hissing" sound in the air, as if even the wind was torn apart.

Then he continued to perform the same moves, which were countless times faster than the moves Hu Daohu had demonstrated before.

He also used all three drilling methods: upper drilling, middle drilling, and lower drilling.

Moreover, the movements of the dialect are light, quick and agile, like flowing water without slowness, stiffness or stagnation, flexible and light, the steps are as agile as the agility of a monkey, the hands are as agile as the walk of a snake and the body is as agile as the leap of a dragon.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

There are four types of power in drilling punch: quick force, squeezing force, twisting force and breaking force.

Mr. Lu understood at a glance that Fangyan had fully utilized all the strength.

Hu Daohu was stunned for a moment. The crackling hands were like two whips, making a series of empty noises. He had no doubt that if these hands hit someone, it would definitely leave bruises.

And under the light in Fangyan's yard, you can see that the breath Fangyan exhales is different from that of others.

After exerting force, he exhaled the white air quickly, powerfully and quickly, as smooth and impactful as an arrow shot from a bow.

I don’t know how this brother’s kidney function is, but his lung function is absolutely invincible.

After Fang Yan had finished performing all the jab moves, he returned to the three-body stance and then finished.

After taking a long breath, he said to Hu Daohu:
"Do you understand?"

"I understand!" Hu Daohu nodded.

He then immediately added:

“But I can’t type it!”

Fang Yan said to Hu Daohu:
"Nothing is difficult if one sets his mind to it. I haven't been learning this skill for long, but practice makes perfect. I believe you can do it too."

Hu Daohu looked at his master Lu Donghua, wanting to confirm whether what Fang Yan said was true.

"He really didn't study for long..." Lu Donghua nodded seriously.

I added another sentence in my mind:
"But most people don't have his ability."

However, when Hu Daohu heard what Lu Donghua said, his eyes immediately brightened up, and he immediately felt that this kung fu was indeed well-trained, not only could it prolong life, but it could also nourish the kidneys and was even first-rate for self-defense.

Then he began to practice seriously.

It seems that he has already thought about how he will behave when practicing boxing in front of his son or daughter after he has mastered the dialect.

(End of this chapter)