Xing Yi quan conditioning

[johnwang]

It's always nice to be able to integrate condition training and CMA training so you can kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Here is an equipment training that you don't see in any gym. The purpose is not only to build strong muscle (or well defined body connection and body alignment if you perfer) but also to develop a "twisting" power (or Silk reeling Jin if you prefer) that can be useful in CMA.

http://johnswang.com/sc20.wmv

This is the difference between "equipment training" and "weight training" such as KB or bench press. IMO, the "equipment training" is more useful than the "weight training" and every CMA styles should have their own special training method. If what he did is not the original XingYi training method then at least he has the correct idea and move toward the right direction.

[nianfong]

harvey, the point is you're using your waist to pull the weight attached to your foot. so no. you should be attaching it to your foot.