"Draw in the chin slightly, lifting the Jade Pillow Acupoint to form the posture of 'Heaven Reaching Kunlun.' This is the 'Head like a hanging bell,' making the tailbone upright and the spirit piercing the top, a single breath flowing up and down. The standing stance is all about this breath!
Without this energy, it will be loose and weak, like a bowstring that cannot be drawn tight, appearing open but ultimately ineffective, with form being false and effort futile!
The Martial Arts is a path! Without intent, ultimately it's nothing but merely bulking up one's frame, increasing strength in vain, unable to refine even a sliver of Qi-Blood, and incapable of displaying the profound martial arts techniques!
If it's truly difficult, imagine yourself hiccuping; when the energy rises, it cannot be suppressed..."
On the Yellow Sand field, sweat flowed profusely.
The row of young men stood as straight as a line.
