1 In the heart of Akpro-Misserete,a small town roughly 40 kilometers from Cotonou,the sounds of feet pounding the earth and unified shouts of“Hay-Hah!”fill the air.Inside a modest martial arts club,students of all a...1 In the heart of Akpro-Misserete,a small town roughly 40 kilometers from Cotonou,the sounds of feet pounding the earth and unified shouts of“Hay-Hah!”fill the air.Inside a modest martial arts club,students of all ages follow the lead of Damien Agossou Degbo,a 53-year-old martial arts master and cultural ambassador.For him,Chinese martial arts are more than physical training-they are a lifestyle connecting Benin with China's ancient traditions.展开更多
On March 9, nearly 50 people from China and Morocco gathered at China Cultural Center in Rabat to participate in the Shaolin Martial Arts Experience Class held here for the first time, and to get close contact with Ch...On March 9, nearly 50 people from China and Morocco gathered at China Cultural Center in Rabat to participate in the Shaolin Martial Arts Experience Class held here for the first time, and to get close contact with Chinese Kung Fu. During the experience class, the teacher named Yang Zhen first introduced the classification, development and current status of Chinese martial arts in French,and combined with the video to show the achievements of foreigners learning Chinese Kung Fu, enhancing the enthusiasm and confidence for everyone to learn Kung Fu well.展开更多
African kungfu film star Luc Bendza’s life story,inspired by the likes of Bruce Lee LUC Bendza has spent 27 years in China,having arrived in 1984 to study Chinese kungfu at the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan Province...African kungfu film star Luc Bendza’s life story,inspired by the likes of Bruce Lee LUC Bendza has spent 27 years in China,having arrived in 1984 to study Chinese kungfu at the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan Province.During the 1990s,he won several prizes in both international and Chinese national kungfu championships,attracting the attention of many film directors. Bendza has acted in Chinese movies,and gained famed as展开更多
Will combining kungfu with soccer someday bring China glory at the World Cup? THE cries of 12,000 Chinese children moving in unison are impressive.On a hot June afternoon they go through their paces,perfecting the anc...Will combining kungfu with soccer someday bring China glory at the World Cup? THE cries of 12,000 Chinese children moving in unison are impressive.On a hot June afternoon they go through their paces,perfecting the ancient intricate moves of Shaolin kungfu in an area the size of four football fields.Standing on the sidelines a tall,black man watches intently.His name is Tchami Keou Joseph and he’s there to展开更多
Songshan Shaolin Temple,built in the period of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty,is the birthplace of Buddhism's Chan Sect(Zen)in China as well as the cradle of China’s ShaoUn Wushu(martial arts).It is ...Songshan Shaolin Temple,built in the period of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty,is the birthplace of Buddhism's Chan Sect(Zen)in China as well as the cradle of China’s ShaoUn Wushu(martial arts).It is now a world cultural heritage,a national key cultural relics protection unit,and a national AAAAA-LeveL tourist attraction.ShaoLin is the Largest school in the Chinese Wushu system.There are more than 700 kinds of Wushu routines.It is also known as“Wushu Zen”because.展开更多
Objective:To unveil the efficacy of Shaolin internal qigong exercise in treating capsulitis of the shoulder(CS)and explore objective outcome measures by observing the changes in the surface electromyography(sEMG)signa...Objective:To unveil the efficacy of Shaolin internal qigong exercise in treating capsulitis of the shoulder(CS)and explore objective outcome measures by observing the changes in the surface electromyography(sEMG)signals of shoulder muscle groups after regular practice of Shaolin internal qigong exercise in CS patients.Methods:Sixty CS patients were randomized into two groups by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.Patients in the qigong group practiced Shaolin internal qigong exercise on a regular basis,while patients in the electroacupuncture(EA)group received EA treatment.Before and after treatment,the sEMG signals of six muscles,i.e.biceps brachii,triceps brachii,deltoid,pectoralis major,latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles,of the affected side were recorded at 45°abduction of the shoulder,60°forward flexion and 90°internal rotation with the elbow flexed during maximal isometric contraction,and the integrated electromyography(iEMG)of each muscle was calculated.Results:The total effective rate was 93.3%in the qigong group,higher than 83.3%in the EA group(P<0.05).Intra-group comparison showed that the iEMG of biceps brachii,triceps brachii,pectoralis major and deltoid muscles in the qigong group increased significantly after intervention at 45°abduction of the shoulder,60°forward flexion and 90°internal rotation with the elbow flexed(all P<0.05),and the iEMG of trapezius and latissimus dorsi muscles decreased(both P<0.05);in the EA group,the iEMG of biceps brachii,pectoralis major and deltoid muscles increased significantly during contraction(all P<0.05),while the iEMG of triceps brachii,trapezius and latissimus dorsi muscles had no significant changes(all P>0.05).After intervention,there were significant differences in the iEMG of most of muscles between the two groups(all P<0.05),except for the iEMG of deltoid muscle at 45°of abduction of the shoulder joint during isometric contraction(P>0.05).Conclusion:Shaolin internal qigong exercise can effectively increase the motion intensity of the biceps brachii,triceps brachii,pectoralis major and deltoid muscles and reduce the compensation of the latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles in CS patients;compared with EA,it produces a better result in improving the coordination and stability in shoulder joint movements.展开更多
Shaolin Neigong （internal O.igong） of tuina exercise is a distinctive part of Neigong tuina. Since the 1980s, domestic basic study on Shaoiin Neigong has mainly focused on its physiologic effects, and has preliminar...Shaolin Neigong （internal O.igong） of tuina exercise is a distinctive part of Neigong tuina. Since the 1980s, domestic basic study on Shaoiin Neigong has mainly focused on its physiologic effects, and has preliminarily proved that Shaolin Neigong can enhance the aerobic capacity, cardio-pulmonary function, and muscle strength of human body. By summarizing the literatures studying the effects of Shaolin Neigong on respiratory, circulatory, locomotor and nervous systems, this article was to understand the modern research, inheritance and protection of Shaolin Neigong. The results indicate that the modern research on Shaolin Neigong is relatively slow. Continuous development, continuity and innovation in basic research, teaching and clinical practices are required, to enhance the general and therapeutic level of tuina exercises and tuina science of traditional Chinese medicine.展开更多
Objective To collect,compare and analyze the changes in the strength and stability of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation before and after the training in Shaolin Neigong(internal Qigong).Methods Ninety first-year u...Objective To collect,compare and analyze the changes in the strength and stability of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation before and after the training in Shaolin Neigong(internal Qigong).Methods Ninety first-year undergraduates were randomized into three groups using the random number table method,with 30 people in each group.The Gongfa(Qigong method)group received training in both Shaolin Neigong and forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation.The manipulation group only received training in forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation.The control group only received training in forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation for one week.The ZTC-1 intelligent Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)manipulation parameter detection system was used to collect the wave crest,wave trough,and crest-trough difference of the strength and frequency of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation on the Z-axis(up and down),X-axis(left and right)and Y-axis(backward and forward)at weeks one,five and ten from the three groups.The collected data were then processed and analyzed.Results The intra-group comparisons showed statistical significance in the Gongfa group and manipulation group(P<0.05).The strength and stability shown on the axes Z,X,and Y constantly grew with the increase of training time in the Gongfa group.The wave crest on the axes Z and Y steadily rose in the manipulation group,as well as the frequency on the axes Z,X and Y.The control group failed to show statistical significance in any of the three times of intra-group comparisons(P>0.05).The between-group comparisons showed statistical significance among the three groups at weeks five and ten(P<0.05).At week five,the wave crest on the axes Z,X,and Y,and the crest-trough difference on the axes X and Y were more prominent in the Gongfa group than in the manipulation group,showing statistical significance(P<0.05).At week ten,the wave crest,wave trough,and crest-trough differences on the axes Z,X,and Y were more prominent in the Gongfa group than in the manipulation group,presenting statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion Practicing Shaolin Neigong can help the trainees reach the level of strength and frequency of Tuina clinicians in a shorter time in the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation training.It can advance the efficiency in studying the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation and promote the quality of the manipulation.展开更多
文摘1 In the heart of Akpro-Misserete,a small town roughly 40 kilometers from Cotonou,the sounds of feet pounding the earth and unified shouts of“Hay-Hah!”fill the air.Inside a modest martial arts club,students of all ages follow the lead of Damien Agossou Degbo,a 53-year-old martial arts master and cultural ambassador.For him,Chinese martial arts are more than physical training-they are a lifestyle connecting Benin with China's ancient traditions.
文摘On March 9, nearly 50 people from China and Morocco gathered at China Cultural Center in Rabat to participate in the Shaolin Martial Arts Experience Class held here for the first time, and to get close contact with Chinese Kung Fu. During the experience class, the teacher named Yang Zhen first introduced the classification, development and current status of Chinese martial arts in French,and combined with the video to show the achievements of foreigners learning Chinese Kung Fu, enhancing the enthusiasm and confidence for everyone to learn Kung Fu well.
文摘African kungfu film star Luc Bendza’s life story,inspired by the likes of Bruce Lee LUC Bendza has spent 27 years in China,having arrived in 1984 to study Chinese kungfu at the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan Province.During the 1990s,he won several prizes in both international and Chinese national kungfu championships,attracting the attention of many film directors. Bendza has acted in Chinese movies,and gained famed as
文摘Will combining kungfu with soccer someday bring China glory at the World Cup? THE cries of 12,000 Chinese children moving in unison are impressive.On a hot June afternoon they go through their paces,perfecting the ancient intricate moves of Shaolin kungfu in an area the size of four football fields.Standing on the sidelines a tall,black man watches intently.His name is Tchami Keou Joseph and he’s there to
文摘Songshan Shaolin Temple,built in the period of Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei Dynasty,is the birthplace of Buddhism's Chan Sect(Zen)in China as well as the cradle of China’s ShaoUn Wushu(martial arts).It is now a world cultural heritage,a national key cultural relics protection unit,and a national AAAAA-LeveL tourist attraction.ShaoLin is the Largest school in the Chinese Wushu system.There are more than 700 kinds of Wushu routines.It is also known as“Wushu Zen”because.
文摘Objective:To unveil the efficacy of Shaolin internal qigong exercise in treating capsulitis of the shoulder(CS)and explore objective outcome measures by observing the changes in the surface electromyography(sEMG)signals of shoulder muscle groups after regular practice of Shaolin internal qigong exercise in CS patients.Methods:Sixty CS patients were randomized into two groups by the random number table method,with 30 cases in each group.Patients in the qigong group practiced Shaolin internal qigong exercise on a regular basis,while patients in the electroacupuncture(EA)group received EA treatment.Before and after treatment,the sEMG signals of six muscles,i.e.biceps brachii,triceps brachii,deltoid,pectoralis major,latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles,of the affected side were recorded at 45°abduction of the shoulder,60°forward flexion and 90°internal rotation with the elbow flexed during maximal isometric contraction,and the integrated electromyography(iEMG)of each muscle was calculated.Results:The total effective rate was 93.3%in the qigong group,higher than 83.3%in the EA group(P<0.05).Intra-group comparison showed that the iEMG of biceps brachii,triceps brachii,pectoralis major and deltoid muscles in the qigong group increased significantly after intervention at 45°abduction of the shoulder,60°forward flexion and 90°internal rotation with the elbow flexed(all P<0.05),and the iEMG of trapezius and latissimus dorsi muscles decreased(both P<0.05);in the EA group,the iEMG of biceps brachii,pectoralis major and deltoid muscles increased significantly during contraction(all P<0.05),while the iEMG of triceps brachii,trapezius and latissimus dorsi muscles had no significant changes(all P>0.05).After intervention,there were significant differences in the iEMG of most of muscles between the two groups(all P<0.05),except for the iEMG of deltoid muscle at 45°of abduction of the shoulder joint during isometric contraction(P>0.05).Conclusion:Shaolin internal qigong exercise can effectively increase the motion intensity of the biceps brachii,triceps brachii,pectoralis major and deltoid muscles and reduce the compensation of the latissimus dorsi and trapezius muscles in CS patients;compared with EA,it produces a better result in improving the coordination and stability in shoulder joint movements.
文摘Shaolin Neigong （internal O.igong） of tuina exercise is a distinctive part of Neigong tuina. Since the 1980s, domestic basic study on Shaoiin Neigong has mainly focused on its physiologic effects, and has preliminarily proved that Shaolin Neigong can enhance the aerobic capacity, cardio-pulmonary function, and muscle strength of human body. By summarizing the literatures studying the effects of Shaolin Neigong on respiratory, circulatory, locomotor and nervous systems, this article was to understand the modern research, inheritance and protection of Shaolin Neigong. The results indicate that the modern research on Shaolin Neigong is relatively slow. Continuous development, continuity and innovation in basic research, teaching and clinical practices are required, to enhance the general and therapeutic level of tuina exercises and tuina science of traditional Chinese medicine.
文摘Objective To collect,compare and analyze the changes in the strength and stability of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation before and after the training in Shaolin Neigong(internal Qigong).Methods Ninety first-year undergraduates were randomized into three groups using the random number table method,with 30 people in each group.The Gongfa(Qigong method)group received training in both Shaolin Neigong and forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation.The manipulation group only received training in forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation.The control group only received training in forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation for one week.The ZTC-1 intelligent Tuina(Chinese therapeutic massage)manipulation parameter detection system was used to collect the wave crest,wave trough,and crest-trough difference of the strength and frequency of the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation on the Z-axis(up and down),X-axis(left and right)and Y-axis(backward and forward)at weeks one,five and ten from the three groups.The collected data were then processed and analyzed.Results The intra-group comparisons showed statistical significance in the Gongfa group and manipulation group(P<0.05).The strength and stability shown on the axes Z,X,and Y constantly grew with the increase of training time in the Gongfa group.The wave crest on the axes Z and Y steadily rose in the manipulation group,as well as the frequency on the axes Z,X and Y.The control group failed to show statistical significance in any of the three times of intra-group comparisons(P>0.05).The between-group comparisons showed statistical significance among the three groups at weeks five and ten(P<0.05).At week five,the wave crest on the axes Z,X,and Y,and the crest-trough difference on the axes X and Y were more prominent in the Gongfa group than in the manipulation group,showing statistical significance(P<0.05).At week ten,the wave crest,wave trough,and crest-trough differences on the axes Z,X,and Y were more prominent in the Gongfa group than in the manipulation group,presenting statistical significance(P<0.05).Conclusion Practicing Shaolin Neigong can help the trainees reach the level of strength and frequency of Tuina clinicians in a shorter time in the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation training.It can advance the efficiency in studying the forearm Rou-Kneading manipulation and promote the quality of the manipulation.
