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Thank you all for your feedback, and sorry for the false alarm :o.

Reflecting on what you said, I understand that the hand will thicken way before there's any noticeable change in the...

Thank you all for your feedback, and sorry for the false alarm :o.

Reflecting on what you said, I understand that the hand will thicken way before there's any noticeable change in the...

This is a relief, haha ^^. Now that I look again at the pics, I guess I worried for nothing...
See you in six months time, I'll post new pics.
Good luck

Good idea, indeed.
You will find attached four pics in which the fist is tightened (that's when it is tightened that I get the feeling that knuckles stand out).
Looking at the pics I already...

It does not look like swelling, and it does not feel like swelling.
I apply jow before and after the training, and I massage the hand for approx 15min (5min fingers & knuckles, 5 min palm, 5 min...

Hey all,

Another quick question: after now 6 weeks of training, my knuckles start to stand out from the rest of the hand when folding/tightening the fist. It's nothing shocking, I suppose it's the...

Sorry for the late reply, yes indeed I have some jow and apply twice a day. Thanks for your advice.

Talking about jow, I took up some wing chun classes. I am now used to minor bruises, but two...

I went to see a physical therapist for a full check-up. Everything's perfect except on the left forearm where I have a little lump. Probably a legacy from a tough sparring with my teacher last year....

I actually did not see a doctor.
A few days before, I already started feeling a pain in the elbow area, so I would take some Arnica montana pills regularly. And when I indeed felt this huge pain, I...

Hi all,

As part of my conditioning, I have started using Dit Da Jow (DDJ) very recently.
I understand there are several precautions to take while applying it. This thread is aimed at sharing...

This painful episode dates back from 2 years ago, and it has actually been an opportunity for me to learn that patience is essential.
As soon as I had fully recovered, I got back on track doing...

I suppose I just overdid it. I started at 3 sets of 5reps and built up to 3 sets of 60 which was my point of no return (= failure). But I went from 3x5 to 3x60 in 2 months time, this might be the...

Many thanks for your suggestions and advice.
IronFist, about doing pushups every day, my fears came from the fact that in the past I used to do at least 60 every day and I remember that a huge pain...

Thanks for the advice, Raipizo.
I was afraid that, over time, doing push-ups every day would harm my joints and muscles. But I suppose dit da jow is my best ally to avoid that.

I would love to make my own DDJ.
I’ve run a search, I’ve found some nice insight/tips on the forum and I’ve found the following on the web: http://www.aikidofaq.com/making/dit_da_jao.html
This...

Hi Raipizo,
It's funny that you should say that, I just received my beginner training bag from wle. And I should receive jow from Dale in a few days. I went for some Ounce Blue Dragon Massage/Tui Na...

Thank you all for your advice.
I have a quick question on the ''figure 8 pattern''. Would you happen to know where I can find visuals/videos of this exercise? I have no idea how it is (and should)...

Hi all,

I would like to get some dit da jow. With all the great feedback I heard on Dale's jow, I immediately checked out his website....

I definitely can make room for a training everyday, and I will get myself a heavy bag, too.
I'm finally ready for action! Thanks for your feedback.

Hi all,

Thanks very much indeed for all these tips, appreciate the feedback.

TRAINING ROUTINE
I will stick to the push-ups and punches and I will drop the rollerbar method.
Although it seems...

Thank you for all your assistance, and sorry for not using the search browser.
Next time I have questions I will check it out!

Be well.
Damian

Hi everyone,

My name is Damian, I am 25, I have no experience whatsoever in martial arts and I have recently taken up some self-defense classes mainly based on principles/techniques from judo,...