Hi, I'm a new internal stylist.

**Robot Jesus** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:06pm

be prepared for the flameing of a life time when you leave here. the only, i repeat ONLY, way to stop it is to go to a throwdown a demonstright your skill.

whitch if you can would kick ass.

and i think Phrost was kidding

***Plasma*** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:07pm

You guys aren't harmonizing with the universe like peng has.

**Seraphim** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:07pm

Welcome...

**babo78** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:11pm

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Welcome...

So racist, why does it always gotta be a brother. For once, why can't we throw on an Asian man. Equality mean equal opportunity!

**Abe Frohman** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:12pm

Heres a link to Internal Styles as taught by a BJJ Black Belt. http://www.shenwu.com/index.html

I don't know if this is what the OP means by internal styles though.

**Darkpaladin** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:14pm

Originally Posted by GoJu - Joe

I understand those are internal styles, but what does that mean?

You hit people and the bleed internally?

You throw balls of CHI?

What does that phrase mean?

They can move their liver to avoid the dreaded liver shot.

**peng** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:15pm

Originally Posted by GoJu - Joe

I understand those are internal styles, but what does that mean?

You hit people and the bleed internally?

You throw balls of CHI?

What does that phrase mean?

I'm sure there's a definitive answer to that question floating around somewhere. I can only offer my own limited understanding.

Basically, an internal style makes use of body mechanics in a slightly different way.
The specifics vary depending on the style, but generally it's about cultivating sensitivity, awareness, balance, and natural movement to divert, deflect, and reroute inertia to the other guy's disadvantage. Each of the arts has a different flavor, and each style within each of the arts has it's own emphasis.

It's more about physics than muscular strength.

Sometimes, yes, there is internal bleeding, but that's got nothing to do with the name. :)

**peng** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:17pm

Originally Posted by Stormrider

Heres a link to Internal Styles as taught by a BJJ Black Belt. http://www.shenwu.com/index.html

I don't know if this is what the OP means by internal styles though.

That would be them, based on a cursory examination.

Here are some clips to make fun of.

http://www.hsing-i.com/pics/index.html

**Mr. Mantis** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:18pm

Originally Posted by GoJu - Joe

Is that a new eastern European country?

No, it isn't. It's also known as "Water Boxing"

"Internal styles" subject is quite large and not really fit for newbietown. There are plenty of people here who practice internal arts, including myself. But I'm more likely to let my yang overbear my yin, if you know what I mean.

**peng** · Posted On: 4/26/2006 4:22pm

Originally Posted by Mr_Mantis

No, it isn't. It's also known as "Water Boxing"

"Internal styles" subject is quite large and not really fit for newbietown. There are plenty of people here who practice internal arts, including myself. But I'm more likely to let my yang overbear my yin, if you know what I mean.

If you're really a mantis guy, I know EXACTLY what you mean. :)

I've been known to get a little too yang myself at times, but then, that's why I work on it, right.

Here's another clip showing how that's a bad thing.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...4238&q=tai+chi