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Student of the late Jow Ga Master Dean Chin: Tehran Brightheart and Rahim Muhammad.

CHAPTER 2

Before starting any type of rigorous and strenuous training, the body must be thoroughly warmed up through various stretching and strengthening exercises. Continuous practice of these exercises will provide a greater range of motion and build endurance. Sixteen warm up exercises are presented to increase stamina and flexibility.

Exercise and Fitness

The martial arts can get an individual into excellent shape and make a body strong and fit. Many times my si-hing (older kung fu brother) would tell me if I practiced hard it would get me into tip top shape. But if I wanted to compete in martial arts tournaments I would have to be in what he called “Super Tip Top” shape.

I took his words to heart and since then have worked very hard to constantly try to improve my level of fitness. This has served me well over the years, as I am able to move in many ways better than I did when I was in my early twenties.