I add points to my martial arts in the real world

Chapter 20 Five Thresholds of Internal Boxing

In the days that followed, Qian Dong's life remained unchanged.

Life in the countryside is actually very leisurely. Although there is a young man like Qian Dong in the village, life has not changed at all. Qian Dong also has some playmates, but none of them are at home. The village is full of old people and children. Young people work hard outside and only come home during the New Year and holidays. Moreover, they are all in their 30s and have already started their own families. In fact, they no longer have as much to talk about as they did when they were children.

"Grandpa Dong, when I got up this morning, I felt my fingers twitching slightly. I don't know if this is normal."

Qian Dong told Mr. Dong about the problems he encountered during lunch.

"Oh? Are your fingers twitching?"

After listening to this, Mr. Dong put down the bowls and chopsticks in his hands and looked at Qian Dong seriously.

"Well, the beating is not an illusion, it is really felt. Is there anything wrong?"

Qian Dong looked at Mr. Dong's serious look, put down the rice bowl the size of a washbasin in front of him, and looked at Mr. Dong with some anxiety.

"Haha, don't be nervous, that's a good thing. Baguazhang is an internal martial art, but do you know the difference between it and external martial arts?"

Mr. Dong picked up the bowls and chopsticks again and talked with Qian Dong while eating.

"do not know."

When Qian Dong saw Mr. Dong like this, he also picked up the bowl and chopsticks and started eating, but he still listened carefully to what Mr. Dong said.

"The difference between an internal family and an external family is the Qi in Dantian."

"Dantian Qi?"

"Well, the first threshold for practicing Neijiaquan is for beginners to slowly dissolve the original stiffness in their bodies after a period of practice. The coordination and flexibility of the body are revealed, and the movements are smooth. It’s smooth and dynamic, and sometimes practitioners will feel their fingertips pulsing slightly.”

"Oh, that's what I'm in now."

"Well, you can already feel the gentle beating of your fingertips now, and soon the first threshold will naturally jump over."

"What's next for Grandpa Dong?"

"The next step is the second threshold. As the kung fu improves, people who practice it will naturally enter the contrarian breathing method."

"What is the contrarian breathing method?"

"When inhaling, use your nose to gently inhale like smelling flowers, tighten the perineum, the chest will naturally expand, and the abdomen will naturally contract; when exhaling, exhale through the nose, the lower abdomen will bulge, and the perineum will relax. This is to exercise the Dantian method."

"Oh, it seems very powerful."

"Well, this method can actually be practiced by ordinary people. Once practiced, it can prolong life."

“What about the third threshold?”

"This is the third threshold. Begin to pay attention to seeking stillness while moving, and keep your mind free of distracting thoughts. During this period, the practitioner has a sound in his abdomen, also known as borborygmi. When practicing to this point, it proves that the practice of Baguazhang has begun to enter the room. This Belly rumbling has the effect of shaking the inner organs and strengthening the muscles and bones."

"What about the fourth threshold?"

“The fourth threshold is when the practitioner has practiced Baguazhang for a long time and has basically fulfilled all the requirements from the top of the head to the soles of the feet. When practicing turning palms to walk, he has also achieved tranquility from movement and kept his mind free of distracting thoughts. , during this time the practitioner’s Dantian begins to feel “qi”.

The fifth threshold is to fill up the Dantian Qi. "

Mr. Dong did not wait for Qian Dong to ask again and finished the rest.

"Oh, is this process a bit like what Taoists call "refining essence to transform into qi, refining qi to transform into spirit, refining spirit to return to emptiness"?" Qian Dong concluded after listening.

"Well, there is some meaning in it, but the specifics are not that mysterious. For example, in the second step, ordinary people can also do the contrarian breathing method if they deliberately exercise. So the theory is a theory, and the actual practice depends on yourself.

The so-called threshold is just a popular summary. It means that you have to go through these five steps in general, but it is not absolute. Moreover, these five stages are only training methods and do not include combat power. By the fifth threshold, the old man who has sufficient Dantian Qi, He might be knocked unconscious by a punch from a strong young man. "

Mr. Dong said a little unconcernedly.

"Uh...that's it."

Qian Dong's originally excited heart was suddenly doused by a basin of cold water from Mr. Dong. He thought it was the same level distinction as Ming Jin, Dark Jin, and Transformation. Each level is more powerful than the next. After talking for a long time, it turned out that it was The realm of practice is divided.

"Haha, yes, this is reality and not a martial arts novel. But you have reached your current achievements so quickly. I can't teach you anything. Xiaodong, are you free next?"

Mr. Dong finished his meal and looked at you, Qian Dong.

"Ah, I'm free. What's the matter, Grandpa Dong?"

Qian Dong finished his meal quickly and looked at Mr. Dong and asked doubtfully.

"I will go to Kyoto with me tomorrow. I have a junior brother in Kyoto. At that time, I only learned how to practice, but my junior brother is the real inheritor. I will make a call tonight and we will go find him tomorrow. Him, let him give you good guidance."

Mr. Dong seemed to have made up his mind. He knew that Qian Dong was very talented and he knew how good he was. In order to avoid delaying Qian Dong, he planned to take Qian Dong out to see the world and let Qian Dong learn how to play. Only playing Dharma is the true inheritance of traditional martial arts.

"Ah, are you in such a hurry?"

Qian Dong was a little surprised. He didn't expect that Mr. Dong was so popular that he planned to leave tomorrow after talking about it today.

"Well, hurry up, I don't have that much time."

Mr. Dong said casually.

"Ah, Grandpa Dong, are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"

Qian Dong had just experienced what happened to her and was most sensitive to this. When he heard Mr. Dong say that there was not much time, he subconsciously felt nervous. He quickly stood up, walked to Mr. Dong, and looked at him with concern.

"Haha, where are you thinking? Hey, actually, I am a little lonely living here alone. Plus what happened last time, my health is not as good as before. My son planned to let me move in with them. That day I was ready to pack my things and leave, but then you walked in. I have already taught you everything I should have taught you during this period, and I also planned to leave and go to my son's place to take care of myself."

Mr. Dong said with a smile. There was no reluctance in his tone, but rather a sense of yearning. At his age, what he was more afraid of was loneliness.

"Oh, that's good, that's good."

Qian Dong felt relieved now. Although he was a little reluctant to give up, he was more happy for Mr. Dong.

"Well, give me your ID card and I'll ask my son to arrange for someone to buy tickets."

Mr. Dong was also a little relieved to see Qian Dong's reaction.

"No need, I can do these things myself. There is no need to trouble Uncle Dong."

Qian Dong waved his hands quickly. These things were what he, a disciple, should do.

"Okay, stop talking nonsense. Just go and get it done by Uncle Dong. He is a businessman and he is not short of money. Maybe he will ask for something from you in the future? That's it."

Mr. Dong waved his hand with a firm look on his face, and the matter was decided.

(End of this chapter)