Hey guys, I know I have been away for along time, and I do apologize for that.
I would like to start some conditioning for my hands and forearms and shins/instep.
Since I don't have any kung fu near me, I need to do it my self. I was hoping for a simple yet effective routine I can do with my hands to condition them. Iron hand I think its called. To better protect them when I punch things, be it mma or self defense. I would like to work on my forearm bones and shins insteps as well.
I have read that I should start off with bags filled with mung beans. How full should the bag be, how densely packed, and what kind of bag?
What routine should I follow? I have seen the four way. Palm, backfist, fingertips, knife hand. I use 3 of those in training, would that help my punching knuckles?
I read that Dit da jow is important to this. I have found many sites on line , yet I have no idea which is legit and which is not.
I have found these 2 so far. http://www.plumdragonherbs.com
and http://www.ditdajow.com/
I have no idea if they are legit, altho the ditdajow.com looks suspicious to me.
I don't know what jow I should be using, I need advice on that. I notice that plumbdragon has lvl 1 2 and 3 jow for iron hand conditioning. I like that kind of system. On other sites, I have no idea if what they have is good for beginners or intermediates or advanced students. I need beginner stuff.
Are the bruising and healing jows legit? I occasionally get deep and large area bruising when hard sparring(not frequently) and would love something for bruises. Most of the time I have muscle and joint soreness and would love some thing that helps with that. Plumdragon has some JKD jow and some various training jow herb packs, but I don't know if they will help with muscle soreness and joint pain, I just don't know how to read dit da jow.
What about the more serious injuries, I see they have a ho family jow that is for longer term chronic and more serious injuries. Advice on when and what types of things that is appropriate for?
Any other supplier and jows I should be looking at? I really need advice on what to buy, as I don't want to waste time and money getting the wrong stuff. I Would love to understand more about jow and be more informed so I can purchase with more confidence.
I am sorry if these are stupid questions, but If I want to do something I have to do it. So im going to do it. Figured id come here and learn from the ones who would know best on this stuff.