Excursions in Iron Palm - Paperback

by Caraly H. Walker (Editor), Josh Walker (Author)

Many martial artists have great interest in Iron Palm training, but few have ever been taught knowledge of the herbs or herbal liniments (dit da jow) that are foundational to real success in Iron Palm training. This book introduces the Iron Palm student to the herbal knowledge needed for successful advancement in Iron Palm. Students will learn which herbs and what properties are most important in Iron Palm and injury dit da jow formulas, as well as why certain materials and mediums are chosen over others for conditioning, and what pathologies to look for in training that may lead to bodily damage. This book covers all the questions Iron Palm students always have, but don't know where to find the answers; from acupuncture and qigong for enhancing Iron Palm to dealing with plateaus in training to using modern training methods. Use this book to increase your awareness of important topics in Iron Palm. Use it as a reference for you and your students. Keep it handy and and you will certainly good use out of it...in fact, it will likely show its use over the years as its pages to become stained with the aroma, herbs and resins of your dit da jow-stained hands.