The Secrets of Martial Arts: Fa Jin (Explosive Power) & Basic Punches Book by Ryuchi Matsuda

Baji Quan · Xingyi Quan · Xinyi Liuhe Quan · Fanzi Quan · Chen-style Taijiquan
The Basics Are the Secrets.

**Including the Fundamental Power (Jin) and Basic Techniques + Applications of Five Traditional Chinese Martial Arts Systems**

Having experienced authentic gongfu firsthand in China, the author addresses the misconceptions about Chinese martial arts that have spread throughout Japan.
This book explains the fundamental power—jin, the basis for all offense and defense in martial arts—and the foundational techniques inherited in five traditional Chinese systems.
The secret teachings handed down directly from masters and experts are thoroughly explained.

A book edition of the popular series published in the monthly magazine Hiden.
Pairs perfectly with its sequel: “Secrets of Martial Arts: Ultimate Techniques and Combat Applications.”

CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Overview of Chinese Martial Arts

Distinctions and Types of Chinese Martial Arts

• “Chinese Martial Arts”—Impossible to Explain in One Phrase

• Regional Characteristics — Distinctions by Geography

• Classification of Northern Styles 1: External vs. Internal Systems

• Classification of Northern Styles 2: Categorization by Combat Method

• Classification of Southern Styles

• Non-striking Combat Arts

Misunderstandings About Chinese Martial Arts and Their Causes

• “Misconceptions” About Chinese Martial Arts

• Martial Arts and Sanda

Gongfu: Techniques Meant to Truly Defeat and Land Strikes

• Taolu — The Key to Tradition and Inner Secrets

• Footwork that Delivers Power

The Essence of Quanfa: “Jin”

• Jin and Strength

• Types and Levels of Jin

Beginning Training

• Methods for Training Fajin

• Training Fajin Through Dynamic Exercises

Forging Jin Through Dynamic Training

• Connecting and Moving the Body as One

Chapter 2: The Foundational Techniques at the Core of Each Style

Chongchui — The Core Basic Technique of Baji Quan

• Striving for the Ultimate Punch

• The First Movement of Small-Frame Baji: “Chongchui”

• The True Value of Chongchui

• Dingyangzhen — The Chongchui of Wu-style Baji Quan

• Baji Quan’s Ideal Real Combat

Xingyi Quan — The Champion of Internal Martial Arts

• Attack What Is Solid, Not What Is Empty

• Xingyi Quan Is the Ultimate Martial Art

• All Methods Arise from San Cai Shi

• Pi Quan (Eagle-Seizing) — Essential Training Method

• Beng Quan, Punching Across the World

The Combat King — Xinyi Liuhe Quan

• A Martial Art Reminiscent of Jigen-ryu

• Xinyi Liuhe Quan: A Once-Prohibited Martial Art

• Putting One’s Entire Being Into the Strike

• The Curriculum of Xinyi Liuhe Quan

• Practical Techniques Explained

Fierce and Daring — Fanzi Quan

• A Large-Caliber Machine Gun

• Fanzi Quan and Boxing

• The History of Fanzi Quan

• Taolu of Fanzi Quan

• The Jin Path of Fanzi Quan

• The Combat Strategies of Fanzi Quan

From Clumsy Strength to Refined Power — Chen-style Taijiquan

• The Truth of Chen-style Taiji

• The Latest Information on Taiji History

• The Basic Jin of Taijiquan

• Characteristics of Chen-style Taijiquan

• Training Chansijin (Silk-Reeling Energy)

• Everything Begins with Songhuo (Relaxed Activation)

• Explosive Breathing for Fajin

• The Essence of Chen-style Fajin: “Tandoujin” (Springing/Shaking Power)

About the author: 

Ryuchi  Matsuda was born in 1938 in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Ordained in the Shingon Buddhist sect. After training in karate, boxing, and classical Japanese martial arts, he devoted himself to deep study of Chinese martial arts, gaining recognition even overseas. He continued to train and refine his skills throughout his life.

Language: Japanese

Length: 224 pages

Publication date: 2011

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