ZHAN ZHUANG boosts the immune system as well as the blood. Its benefits are felt throughout the body. |
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| The power of the body to heal itself is increased |
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| Because the body’s general health and circulation are increased, the body begins to work better. Digestion is improved, aches and pains are diminished and mind and body become more resistant to stress and worry. |
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| The energy goes wherever it is needed
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| Some of the most commonly experienced benefits include:
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| Calming of the Nerves |
Relieving of Chronic Illness |
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| Increased Stamina |
Strengthened Immunity |
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| Improved Quality of Sleep |
Increased sense of Well-Being |
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Studies by Professor Yu Yong Nian, at Teh Lu Hospital in Beijing, showed that after one hour of standing in a zhan zhuang posture, patients' red and white blood cell counts were found to have increased significantly. Increases as high as 3.2 grams of haemoglobin (the blood's oxygen carrying protein) per cm3 of blood were recorded.
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| The quality of the blood is improved |
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| People who practice zhan zhuang regularly, often notice that their breathing becomes deeper and slows down. This is true both during and after practice, meaning that the lungs are never over-exerted during training. Electrocardiograph measurements have also shown that the heartbeat usually becomes slower yet more powerful during practice. |
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| The heart and lungs remain calm |
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| The movement of the diaphragm becomes more powerful, enabling more efficient breathing and also massaging the abdominal organs, thereby assisting digestive function. In one study, measurements of the volume of ventilation were recorded to increase by as much as 33 per cent. |
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| Fitness is improved without incurring an 'Oxygen Debt' |
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TAI CHI Health benefits coming soon. |
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| WING CHUN, whilst more renowned for its fighting prowess than for its health benefits, can nevertheless benefit general health. In particular, the ‘Chi-Sau’ sensitivity training that this style is famous for, encourages relaxation and develops the priceless skill of remaining calm when under pressure. |
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| With skill, comes confidence |
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| With confidence, we can begin to worry less. Worrying can be a constant drain upon our nervous systems and therefore detrimental to our health. In the field of martial arts, confidence usually results in the additional benefit of an increased sense of personal security; thereby reducing worry in many common situations. |
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| Training should be enjoyable as well as rewarding |
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By training in a friendly, cooperative environment, we gain confidence from our progress and encouragement from the progress of others. Traditionally, classmates are viewed as family, not rivals.
If you remember to bring your sense of humour then you should find that you make friends whilst doing something enjoyable... and eveyone's health can benefit from that...
Key health benefits of Wing Chun practice: |
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Fitness
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Flexibility
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Relaxation |
Coping with Stress
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Improved Confidence |
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