Eastern Martial Arts Quino Go Ej Valera Julia

Martial Arts we will be discussing Tai Chi Quan Aikido Taekwondo Judo

Definition of Terms (Yin and Yang Aspects) Hard and Soft Technique –How martial artist apply martial arts in terms of force Internal and External –How to practice the respective martial arts Disclaimer: –No martial art is purely hard, soft, internal, external

Hard Technique “ying” 硬 硬 “force meets force” Use of effective blocking, parrying, and counter-punching

Soft Technique “rou” 柔 柔 “use attacker’s force against him/her” “lead the attacker to a disadvantageous position for him/her” Effective use of grappling, throws, joint manipulation, even yielding

External View 外家 “waijia” – external family Focus on applying the martial art as fast, explosive, and powerful To develop physical strength and agility Uses a lot of qigong aspects to develop muscular power, aerial capabilities, and speed

Internal View 內家 “neijia” – internal family Focus on the mental aspect of the martial art –Awareness of spirit, qi (breathing and relaxation) More on stretching and moves are done in a slower pace

Tai chi Quan 太極拳 – Supreme Ultimate Fist Chinese Martial Art Internal Soft technique –“injuries to a certain level will be attained if both fighters use brute force against each other”

Tai chi Quan (Qigong) Breathing exercises –Eight Part Brocade Pushing hands

Aikido 合気道 – The Way of Harmonious Spirit Japanese Martial Arts Internal –Focus on relaxation, flexibility, endurance; less emphasis on strength Soft technique –Emphasis on throws and joint locks; usually a defensive martial art

Aikido (training) Learning how to roll and fall down Relaxation –Even under the stress of dangerous situations –Attack should be met with confidence and directness Taninzudori/Taninzugake –Learning to defend against multiple attackers

Taekwondo 태권도 – the way of the foot and the fist 태권도 Korean Martial art External –Emphasizes on physical aspect –“the leg is the longest and strongest weapon a man has” Hard Technique –A lot of striking with the legs and fists; effective blocking as well

Taekwondo (training) Learning the kicks buy hitting kick pads Sparring Breaking –Wooden boards either through power, speed, technique Also teaches ethical justice, respect, discipline, etiquette, and self-confidence

Judo 柔道 – the gentle way 柔道 Japanese Martial Art Internal –Ability to defend self despite being underweight and overpowered Soft technique –Use of tripping, dodging, adaptation to opponent’s movements

Judo (training) Learning how to fall down and rolling Focuses on throwing and ground work (grappling) Not much emphasis on striking (punching/kicking)

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