Good points. I figured there is probably a lack of any formal research on this topic. In the absence of that, it seems to be more of a "pass/fail" knowledge base where you have different regimens...
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Good points. I figured there is probably a lack of any formal research on this topic. In the absence of that, it seems to be more of a "pass/fail" knowledge base where you have different regimens...
Thanks for the response. With all due respect, what is the support for this training regimen? Have there been any studies done which show this training to have the most benefit? Would one progress...
Is there any evidence out there of required frequency of training for IP?
I have always trained and been taught 2 - 3 times per week is sufficient. It wasn't until coming on this forum that I...
Cool. Thanks for the explanation.
...is still a rose. Nice. I've also heard of using Grand Circulation while performing iron bone training. I'm not at that level yet but might start incorporating bottle breathing into my routine....
Do you consider this the same as Grand Circulation or something different?
Can you describe more of what you mean by "running the breath?"
Can you say more about this, Dale? You referenced this with "flapping" hands within the medium...not really clear what you're describing here.
What methods do folks out there use for fingertip conditioning?
:confused: Not sure who mentioned mounting a makiwara to the wall.
The ones I've seen (if makiwara is the correct word for them) are a free-standing 4 x 4 with the top portion having 3 - 4 saw...
I still have to disagree with you here. My sifu has been training iron palm and iron shin for 20+ years and he literally has to go at only 10% when sparring due to the injury potential when he...
Anybody have links to some good makiwara designs that are out there? I'm thinking of installing one in my basement.
You've obviously never crossed hands with...
You've obviously never crossed hands with somebody who's trained it.