Martial arts training

Author: Su Yun
Editor-in-Chief: Tong Hui
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2002-05-10
Features:
Section: Introduction to Martial Arts
Illustrations: Every martial arts book contains numerous illustrations and diagrams. Understanding how to interpret the diagrams and correctly grasp the key points of each action is crucial for beginners learning martial arts independently. Each illustration includes a demonstration of the action and its trajectory, marked with symbols or indicators to accurately reflect the position, direction, and starting and ending points of the movement. Therefore, to comprehend and learn the action diagrams in martial arts books, one must understand the correct meaning of each symbol in the illustrations.
1. As shown in (Figure 1), the arrow indicates the straight trajectory of the action; at the same time, this solid line also represents the movement of the right upper limb or right lower limb.
2. As shown in (Figure 2), the arrow indicates the straight trajectory of the action; at the same time, this dashed line also represents the movement of the left upper limb or left lower limb.
3. As shown in (Figure 3), it indicates that the right upper limb or right lower limb performs an arched movement during the action.
4. As shown in (Figure 4), it indicates that the left upper limb or left lower limb performs an arched movement during the action.
5. As shown in (Figure 5), it indicates that an action moves in a counterclockwise circular direction on a horizontal plane.
6. As shown in (Figure 6), it indicates that an action moves in a clockwise circular direction on a vertical plane.
7. As shown in (Figure 7), it indicates that an action is lifted upward from below to a specified point, then moves forward and downward in a straight line.
8. As shown in (Figure 8), it indicates that the head, back, chest, abdomen, waist, or internal strength of the body moves in a straight line from the front side of the body in the direction indicated by the arrow.