important stage in working out the impact trajectory, options for the correct application of force and increasing the applied efficiency of fisticuffs. Classes contribute to the development of muscles, hardening of striking surfaces, as well as increase the strength of the hands and wrists.

Training consists in striking the bag with fists. On the начальном этапе наносят одиночные удары по 10 раз одним кулаком, затем 10 раз другим кулаком. Over time, bring the number of strokes with each hand up to 100 times. Then they train in applying a series of blows, consisting of a variety of blows.

In this type of training, two main types of bags are used: wall-mounted and suspended. On theстенный мешок используют для отработки прямых ударов (рис. 83),

hanging bag - for practicing direct, side, upward strikes and their various combinations (Fig. 84).

Finger and hand strengthening exercises

Exercise number 1. "Diamond bull plows the earth"

Take emphasis lying on your fingers. Arms extended and shoulder-width apart, fingers pointing forward. Feet are apart. Keep your body straight (Fig. 85).

Bend and lift the pelvis back - up (Fig. 86).

Slowly bend your elbows. Lower the chest to the floor first, and then the pelvis (Fig. 87).

Straighten your arms at the elbows and take the starting position. Repeat the exercise from the beginning.

Important points:

1) Movements should be slow, even and continuous.

2) Where it is necessary to keep the body straight and when moving forward, carry the body as close as possible above the floor.

3) When moving backward, bend as much as possible.

4) Beginners should repeat the exercise 15-30 times. In advanced stages, the number of repetitions can be increased up to 100 times.

Exercise number 2. "Grab a jug"

Take a pitcher with a small neck and fill it with sand. Place the pitcher in front of you.

Take the original Mabu stance: legs are wider than shoulders and bent at the knees. Clench your hands into fists and bring them to your waist. Keep your body straight (Fig. 88).

Use direct belly breathing.

Breathe in. With the thumb, index and middle fingers of one hand, grab the jug by the neck (Fig. 89).

Mentally draw the Qi of Heaven and Earth through the “five holes” (crown, Laogong points and Yongquan points) into the Lower Dan Tian. On the задержке дыхания поднимите кувшин до уровня груди (рис. 90).

Mentally guide the Qi from the Lower Dan Tian to the fingers that wrap around the neck of the jug. Exhale and slowly lower the pitcher to the ground.

Perform the exercise 49 times with each hand.

Exercise number 3. "Raise the bell"

To a wooden stick 3 centimeters thick and 40–50 centimeters long, hang a bag of sand on a rope in the middle. Stand straight, legs apart slightly wider than shoulders, feet parallel, socks slightly turned inward. Bend your knees and assume Mabu stance. The palms holding the stick are turned down, the arms are extended forward at shoulder level (Fig. 91).

Use direct belly breathing. Breathe in. Mentally guide the Qi of Heaven and Earth through the Baihui point (crown) to the Lower Dan Tian.

Exhale. At the same time, with your hands, continuously twist the stick forward, winding the rope around it (Fig. 92).

Mentally raise Qi from the Dan Tian to the Lingtai point, where, dividing into two flows along the inner sides of the hands, lead the Laogong points (center of the palms).

Breathe in. At the same time, with your hands, continuously twist the stick back, unwinding the rope. Mentally raise Qi from the outer sides of both hands to the Baihui point, and then return it along the Anterior Middle Meridian to the Lower Dan Tian. Do the exercise 49 times.

Exercise number 4. "Play with a pearl"

For training, make an iron ball weighing 5-10 kg. Spread your legs apart and squat into a Mabu stance. Socks are slightly wrapped inward, rest against the palate with the tip of the tongue. Hold the ball with your right hand. Use direct belly breathing.

Breathe in. At the same time, raise your right hand up to a horizontal level and turn it with your palm down, continuing to hold the ball (Fig. 93).

With your thought, lead the Qi of Heaven and Earth through the Baihui point (crown) to the Lower Dan Tian. Hold your breath. Simultaneously unclench the fingers of the right hand and release the iron ball, allowing it to fall. Mentally raise Qi from the Lower Dan Tian to the Lingtai point, where there is a division into two streams, going along the inner sides of the hands in the palm to the Laogong points. The movement doesn't stop. At the same time, catch the falling ball with your left hand (Fig. 94).

Mentally lead Qi into ten fingers. Raise your left hand with the iron ball (Fig. 95).

Unclench your fingers and release the ball. Catch the falling ball with your right hand. Repeat the exercise 49 times.

Exercise number 5. Sticking hands into a barrel

On theполните бочку или ведро фасолью. Stand in front of the barrel in Mabu position. Use direct belly breathing. As you inhale, mentally concentrate on the area of ​​the lower Dan Tien.

On the выдохе воткните пальцы в фасоль. Mentally lead Qi from the Lower Dan Tian along the Anterior-Middle Meridian through the Tanzhong point to the armpits, lower it along the inner sides of the arms to the fingertips and then send it out.

Inhale and remove the brushes from the beans. Mentally raise Qi along the back of the hands to the head, and from there lower the energy along the Anterior-Middle meridian to the Lower Dan Tian (Fig. 96).

Practice this way until your fingers become numb or sore. As strength and skill increase, stick your fingers in harder and harder. At the end of classes, hold your hands in a warm saline water solution.

Forearm strengthening exercises

Exercise number 1. Tapping with a stick

Take a wooden stick in one hand and tap it on the other hand (Fig. 97).

When striking, mentally lead the Qi from the Lower Dan Tian to the hand and concentrate the strength and Qi in it. Keep patting until the pain becomes unbearable, then move on to patting the other hand.

Exercise number 2. "Waving the whip"

Wrap the tree trunk with a cloth rag and rope. Get sideways to a tree. Use reverse belly breathing. On the выдохе наносите удары внешними и внутренними частями предплечий по стволу дерева (рис. 98-100).

With each strike, mentally direct the flow of Qi to the striking surface, while exhaling, return it back to the Lower Dan Tian. On the начальном этапе наносите несильные удары, по мере роста мастерства и степени «укрепления» конечностей, увеличивайте силу ударов. You can train in the same way with a partner (Fig. 101-103).

Chapter 6 arts

In both the "Outer" and "Inner" schools of wushu, the use of the "palm" is preferred in combat, as it is a "multifunctional weapon". On theпример, ладонь можно использовать для захвата, удара, толчка и протыкания.

In addition, with the help of the palm, you can inflict "penetrating" blows that affect the internal organs of the enemy. The technique of using the “palm” is divided into four major sections: using the palm, using the back of the hand, using the edge of the palm, and using the fingers. Consider the basic options for using the palm in a duel.

Use of the palm

Example #1

If you managed to grab the opponent's right hand with your right hand, pull it towards you. At the same time, with your left palm, strike at the opponent's elbow joint (Fig. 1).

Given действие может привести к перелому его руки и выводу противника из строя.

Example #2

You managed to grab the opponent's right hand with your right hand. Pull it towards you. At the same time, with your left palm, apply a downward blow from top to bottom along the elbow bend of the captured limb (Fig. 2).

In this case, the ligaments and muscles of the enemy are affected.

Example #3

You managed to grab the opponent's right hand with your left hand. Pull it towards you. Одновременно основанием правой ладони нанесите прямой восходящий удар в основание его носа (Fig. 3).

Given действие может привести к сотрясению мозга и дезориентации в пространстве.

Example #4

You managed to grab the opponent's right hand with your right hand. Pull it towards you. At the same time, with your left palm, apply a downward blow to his shoulder from behind (Fig. 4).

Given действие может привести к повреждению плечевого сустава противника.

Example #5

You managed to grab the opponent's right hand with your right hand. Pull it towards you. At the same time, apply a side downward blow to the back of the head with your left palm (Fig. 5).

Given действие может привести к сотрясению мозга и дезориентации противника в пространстве.

Example #6

You managed to grab the opponent's right hand with your right hand. Pull it towards you. Одновременно левой ладонью нанесите удар по его правому боку (Fig. 6).

Given действие направлено на поражение печени, что приводит противника в обморочное condition.

Example #7

The opponent delivers a direct blow with the left foot. Take a step back with your left foot. At the same time, with your right palm, block down the opponent's shin (Fig. 7).

This combination of defensive and counterattacking actions is very effective, which allows you to quickly bring the enemy out of combat.

Using the edge of the palm

Example #1

You managed to grab the opponent's left hand with your left hand. With your right foot, step forward behind your opponent's front foot and block it for movement. With your left hand, pull the opponent's limb towards you and down. In order to maintain balance, he will be forced to lean forward. With the edge of the right palm, apply a downward chopping blow to his shoulder joint (Fig. 8).

Given воздействие может повредить плечевой