Jing Quan Do
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Jing Quan Dao is a modern synthetic martial arts
style created by Alex Tao (Tao Zhong Xian) of Shandong
province. It is a combination of different Chinese martial art styles designed for practical applications.
Formed as a new martial art in 1995, Jing Quan Dao literary translates as Jing: to grab/capture/alert; Quan: fist or boxing; and Tao: teaching or theory. It is known as the "Way of the Alert Fist" and uses as well as mixing Chinese traditional arts like Eagle Claw
and Chin Na
, as well as modern fighting techniques from Jeet Kune Do
and Muay Thai
. Violent speed and forceful footwork are applied to shock when attacking and to defeat an opponent's attack when countering.
When practicing Jing Quan Dao, there are three progressive stages that must be in mind.
1st: Striking: 9 traditional Chinese hand-strikes are used, which are:
2nd: Throwing: after hitting and countering, quick throws are applied to eliminate opponent's attacks.
3rd: Locks: (also called Chin Na) are used to brake and dislocate opponent's bones and eliminating future advances from the enemy.
Weapons training is limited to battons and two section sticks used to control and disarm.
Qigong
meditation and exercises are used in the style. Internal (scholar) Qigong for power and external (Warrior/Hard body) Qigong for physical strength and sensitivity/ pain control are trained.
Tao is now based in Southern California.
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
style created by Alex Tao (Tao Zhong Xian) of Shandong
Shandong
' is a Province located on the eastern coast of the People's Republic of China. Shandong has played a major role in Chinese history from the beginning of Chinese civilization along the lower reaches of the Yellow River and served as a pivotal cultural and religious site for Taoism, Chinese...
province. It is a combination of different Chinese martial art styles designed for practical applications.
Formed as a new martial art in 1995, Jing Quan Dao literary translates as Jing: to grab/capture/alert; Quan: fist or boxing; and Tao: teaching or theory. It is known as the "Way of the Alert Fist" and uses as well as mixing Chinese traditional arts like Eagle Claw
Eagle Claw
Eagle Claw is a style of Chinese martial arts known for its gripping techniques, system of joint locks, takedowns, and pressure point strikes, which is representative of Chinese grappling known as Chin Na. The style is normally attributed to the famous patriotic Song Dynasty General Yue Fei...
and Chin Na
Chin Na
Chin Na or Qinna is a Chinese term describing techniques used in the Chinese martial arts that control or lock an opponent's joints or muscles/tendons so he cannot move, thus neutralizing the opponent's fighting ability...
, as well as modern fighting techniques from Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do
Jeet Kune Do is a hybrid martial arts system and life philosophy founded by martial artist Bruce Lee with direct, non classical and straightforward movements. Due to the way his style works they believe in minimal movement with maximum effect and extreme speed. The system works on the use of...
and Muay Thai
Muay Thai
Muay Thai is a combat sport from Thailand that uses stand-up striking along with various clinching techniques. It is similar to other Indochinese kickboxing systems, namely pradal serey from Cambodia, tomoi from Malaysia, lethwei from Myanmar and muay Lao from Laos...
. Violent speed and forceful footwork are applied to shock when attacking and to defeat an opponent's attack when countering.
When practicing Jing Quan Dao, there are three progressive stages that must be in mind.
1st: Striking: 9 traditional Chinese hand-strikes are used, which are:
- Fingers: to grap/ poke/ scratch
- Fist: to punch/ block
- Forearm: to block/ parry/ trap
- Foot: kicks are kept to targets below the belt
- Head: to headbutt the face/ buttocks/ abdomen
- Elbow
- Knee
- Hips: to throw opponent
- Shoulders: to push away opponent
2nd: Throwing: after hitting and countering, quick throws are applied to eliminate opponent's attacks.
3rd: Locks: (also called Chin Na) are used to brake and dislocate opponent's bones and eliminating future advances from the enemy.
Weapons training is limited to battons and two section sticks used to control and disarm.
Qigong
Qigong
Qigong or chi kung is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation...
meditation and exercises are used in the style. Internal (scholar) Qigong for power and external (Warrior/Hard body) Qigong for physical strength and sensitivity/ pain control are trained.
Tao is now based in Southern California.