Issue 57 - Tse Qigong Centre

JumpingTrainingEverytime when we watch Wushu practitioners, theShaolin Monks, Jet Li and Jackie Chan doing all thejumping techniques, we are all impressed by their skill.We actually might be able to train ourselves like that.Of course it is better if you have already some martialarts foundation. Also make sure you warm up and stretchbefore you start.These are some techniques you can do on your own.But remember, take it easy. Don’t try too hard, you must developstep by step, from a lower to a higher level.Jumping is very important for many diversestyles of martial art, especially for NorthernShaolin, and of course Wushu. So how do wedevelop the ability to jump with height and energy?1.i 1.ii 1.ii1. Run and Jump upi. Walk forwardsii. Increase the energy. Lift up both hands and palms cometogether (it does not matter which one is on top), and thenlift up the left foot.iii. Jump up with the right foot. Bend the left knee, at thesame time lift up both hands as high as possible.iv. Repeat steps i. to iii. many times until you are comfortabledoing them.2.i2. From Inside Out to Slap the Footi. Step forward with the right foot. Meanwhile lift up bothhands, right hand forwards, left hand backwards.ii. Turn your waist from left to right. Meanwhile lift up the leftleg, hands following the turn to balance.iii. Keep turning 360degrees, lift up the right leg. Slap the frontof the foot with both palms.2.ii2.iii3.i 3.ii3. Turning the Bodyi. Sink the body with right foot forwards, both hands down.ii. Bring up the left foot, keep the knee bent, bring in the heelto the body. Jump with the right standing leg, and liftup both hands.Qi Magazine 18