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Master Lou's Approach
Lou
usually starts the beginner with Qi Gong and other basic strengthening
exercises. after this students move on to basic hand techniques
that train the use of total body force, alignment, co-ordination
and connection. This too harnesses the internal power
of the body. Next comes walking
the circle. Here Lou emphasises smooth and fluid movement, as
if walking on water while the entire body twists from the inner
thigh, groin and hip areas. Lou's main method of developing fighting
technique in his students is through practice of the 64 straight-line
post heaven sets. This practice conditions the body, develops internal
power and ingrains the correct principles of movement and alignment.
Lou views this
practice as developing principles of motion that can be applied
in a variety of situations and not as individual techniques.
For details of the Gao Style curriculum see
George Wood;
http://www.yizongbagua.com/curriculum.htm
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