Nei Jin is an indispensable core element of traditional Chinese martial arts, and its profoundness is often amazing.
As the name suggests, Nei Jin is the inner strength. It is different from external brute force, but a powerful energy generated from the body after long-term practice. This energy is divided into Yang Jin (Ming Jin), Yin Jin (An Jin), and Half Yin (An) and Half Yang (Ming) according to the way and characteristics of force generation.
Yang Jin, also known as Ming Jin:
It is strong and fast, and comes from the reaction force of the ground. When exerting force, by pushing the ground, the power of the ground starts from the feet and penetrates through the legs, hips, waist, back, shoulders, arms, hands and other parts of the body, forming a speed and impact like a cannonball.
Yang Jin is usually used when attacking long-distance targets, because it generates huge kinetic energy in a short period of time, which can quickly penetrate the opponent’s defense and cause heavy damage. From the perspective of the action, when the Yang Jin is exerted, the foot pushing the ground is very solid and generally does not leave the ground, which is to maximize the use of the reaction force of the ground.
Yin Jin, that is, dark Jin:
It is a hidden and more mysterious way of exerting force.
During the Yin Jin exertion process, both feet are empty, and may even move on the ground or in the air. This is because the core of the entire force is in the waist and hips. Through the rotation and transmission of the waist and hips, the force is transmitted to the whole body step by step, and finally concentrated on the attack point.
This way of exerting force requires the warrior to have extremely high body coordination and control to accurately and quickly hit the target.
Half Yin and half Yang Jin, the force of Yin Jin and Yang Jin coexisting.
This force has the fierceness and rapidity of Yang Jin, and the hidden mystery of Yin Jin. It can change flexibly during the attack, making it difficult for the opponent to grasp. The half Yin and half Yang force requires the warrior to have extremely high martial arts cultivation and practical experience to be proficient in it.
As the core power of martial arts, the cultivation process of internal force is long and arduous. Martial artists need to practice and understand for a long time before they can gradually master the power and use of internal strength.
In the process of practice, martial artists need to pay attention to the flexibility and coordination of the body, and at the same time they need to cultivate inner peace and concentration to achieve the state of internal and external cultivation and the unity of body and mind.
The power of internal strength lies not only in its fierceness, rapidity and hidden mystery, but also in its ability to stimulate the potential and fighting spirit of martial artists. When martial artists are able to skillfully use internal strength, they can exert amazing strength and speed in battle, making their opponents daunted. At the same time, internal strength can also improve the physical and psychological qualities of martial artists, making them more tenacious and courageous in the face of difficulties and challenges.
In short, as one of the essences of traditional Chinese martial arts, the profoundness of internal strength is worth our in-depth exploration and understanding. Through continuous practice and understanding, we may be able to master this mysterious and powerful force and become a true martial arts master.