Martial Power DVD by Joanna Zorya

Momentum, Undulation, Rotation: on these three solid foundations, Zorya builds a whole series of power augmenting exercises. At the start of instruction, an absolutely relaxed arm must fall, maintaining that relaxation. The relaxed arms then express the power of the waist and legs. Turning arm-swings, at first incredibly simple, can be done in different ways, such as to the sides, and to the front. Most of these movements look like simple relaxations, the difference being that martial intent adds martial characteristics. As teaching continues, she builds to a more three-dimensional shape.

Next, she introduces seated practices that encourage a wave-like movement threading its way through the body. From there she releases this exercise into “heavy forearm” smashes to the thighs. The next section explains, with the use of a striking cat analogy, how to maximize speed and minimize telegraphing; all are performed seated with front and side views. She does this breakdown with a number of martial strikes. Back to standing, she applies these above principles to a whole body version.

Every step of this training relates principles of relaxation to those of momentum. Joanna unlocks movements designed to release and increase ANYONE’s martial power.

About the instructor: 

Joanna Zorya,  Has been studying Chinese Martial Arts since 1996. She has been a student of Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi, Praying Mantis Kung Fu and Silat and Escrima. Although she adheres strictly to Tai Chi movement principles, she often takes an unorthodox approach to training and teaching, the material she teaches is true classical Kung Fu technique in every way, adhering diligently and in precise detail to the Chinese Systems' Methods of power generation and applied martial strategy.

Length: 56 min.