Different Qigong styles contain different fighting characteristics

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There still remains one element necessary and often overlooked in training the sequences. This is the ability to apply the techniques learned in the sequences. After all, the eventual goal of training is to be able to use the techniques in a free style fighting manner. These techniques were placed in the sequence because they were practical methods of defending and attacking an opponent. Additionally, this training helps the student gain a purpose behind the movements and acquire more of a sense of enemy.

Students should be taught to break down the sequence and practice the techniques with a partner. This will be practiced in stages. In the first stage the student will select one of the techniques from the sequence and practice it by having the opponent attack while defending using the chosen technique. Next they will have the partner attack while using the same technique as before. This time the opponent will use another technique from the sequence as a counter. They will repeat the movements back and forth to create a fighting form, (Pan Shou or Qiao Shou).

Students should initially practice these actions at a slow speed so they are able to see the movements more clearly when defending and attacking. They should be encouraged to use more than one opponent when practicing the fighting maneuvers because people respond in different ways. In doing so the student will find their technique may not work certain cases. Rather than discounting the technique, they should try to understand why it does not work and learn how to adapt. Click to learn how Chinese medicine treats Pulmonary Encephalopathy.

Different styles contain different fighting characteristics. Some styles are designed for fighting in closer while others are designed for fighting further away. Asking for help from the master may provide a solution. The student may find that by simply adjusting their distance to the opponent the technique once again becomes useful. They may also find the technique can be applied differently or that another technique from the sequence would be better suited for that situation.