From Franklin:
This book, originally published in 1926, is now available in
English. It gives the reader a rare glimpse into authentic internal training
from a bygone era.
The translation is available to purchase through Amazon:
Paperback : 68 pages, 6x9 inches
or get the Kindle Edition
It was circumstance and chance that led me to this text and
curiosity that motivated me to translate it.
I was recently talking with one of my senior (very senior)
kung fu brothers. We were reminiscing about our teacher, who is now passed
away. He mentioned that one time, our teacher called him over to his house and
taught him a set of exercises. We don't know where he learned them or from who.
And as far as we know, he never taught them to anyone else.
My kung fu brother told me that, he had once found a book in Chinatown that seemed to cover the same exercises that he learned. This is what led me to translate this book.
My kung fu brother told me that, he had once found a book in Chinatown that seemed to cover the same exercises that he learned. This is what led me to translate this book.
I was curious, so I decided to translate the book. To be
clear, I never learned the exercises contained in this book. But, I did find
the content interesting and informative.
The first part of the book introduces a practice of 13 Nei
Gong Exercises. These exercises use physical movement, breathing, and intention
(Yi). These exercises are accompanied by self massage and hitting (paida). The
goal of the exercises is to build energy and send it to every part of the body.
Additionally, a large part of the training involves filling the membranes and
making them as strong as the tendons and the bones. Although it is not stated
in the book, this training seems to be a method of iron body training.
The training prohibitions, the sequence of training, the
methods of hitting and rubbing, the Nei Gong Exercises, and the self massage
are all covered in detail. Additionally, there are also in-depth sections on
the theory behind the training.
These sections on the theory are where this book really shines. It is very rare to have this much detail given so freely. These sections helped me to understand some other practices I have learned.
These sections on the theory are where this book really shines. It is very rare to have this much detail given so freely. These sections helped me to understand some other practices I have learned.
The second part of this book covers the oral teaching that
the author received from his Xing Yi teacher.
Although the book is short, it is packed with information.
Even the author in the postscript states, "Have a strategy to exert
yourself in this lifetime. Strengthen the body through exercise. Be careful of
this good fortune. Do not neglect it just because this book is short."
You can take a look at the table of contents to get an idea of what this book covers:
You can take a look at the table of contents to get an idea of what this book covers:
Nei Gong 13 Exercises Illustrated
Preface
Preface
Preface
Important
Points for Practicing
Overview
of the Practice
Contraindications
for Practice
Rubbing
Method
Explaining
the Sequence for the Rubbing and Hitting Method
Bamboo
Beater
Wire
Beater
Sand
Bag Stick
Wooden
Stick
Exercise
1: Dan Tian
Exercise
2: Mouth of the Stomach
Exercise
3: Left Rib
Exercise
4: Heart
Exercise
5: Chest
Exercise
6: Spine
Exercise
7: Top of the Head
Exercise
8: Temples
Exercise
9: Testicles
Exercise
10: Right Arm
Exercise
12: Leg
Exercise
13: Move Qi to the Whole Body
Complete
Rubbing Method
Method of
Collecting and Swallowing on the 1st and 15th of the Lunar Month
Medicinal
Wash Formula
Talking
about the Membranes (fascia)
Talking
about the Tendons
Talking
about Qi and Blood
Ren and
Du Channels
The Meaning of Xing Yi Explained
Preface
Wuji
Taiji
Liangyi
4
Divisions
4 Endings
Power
Bagua
3 Powers
9 Numbers
5
Elements
6
Harmonies
7
Heavenly Bodies
Rhymed
Formulas Oral Teaching
The Song
of Double Push
Essentials
of the 10 Shapes
Postscript
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