The Four Classics of Internal Strength

Name: The Four Classics of Internal Strength
Author: Wang Nanxi, Zong Jingfang

内功四经

by Wang Nanxi, Zong Jingfang (王南溪、宗景房)

Status: Completed
Source: Fanqie

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Synopsis

"The Four Classics of Internal Strength" is a classic book on the internal strength system of traditional Chinese martial arts. The book takes "internal strength as the root and practical combat as the core". It is divided into four volumes to systematically construct a system of traditional martial arts internal strength and techniques. The core content consists of four basic classics: "Internal Strength Sutra", "Na Gua Sutra", "Shen Yun Sutra" and "Earth Dragon Sutra". The composition is supplemented by practical chapters such as "Eight Sects Fighting Together with Internal Strength", "The Main Situation of the Unorganized Sect", "Changes of the Unorganized Sect", "General Situation of the Unorganized Sect" and "Eight Secrets of Victory in the Face of the Enemy", forming a complete framework of the trinity of "theory - technique - application". In addition to basic theories, the book also systematically includes practical techniques and strategies for facing enemies: "Eight Gates of Internal Strength Combat" is based on the horseback posture, and eight sets of confrontation moves are designed, covering the practical application of power techniques such as teasing, blocking, plundering, and bone strengthening; "The Sect's Main Game", "Changes" and "General Game" contain a total of seventy-seven moves, covering the upper, middle and lower roads. Attack and defense, switching between internal and external gates, take into account both "successful positions" (requiring the support of internal strength) and "smart positions" (victory based on skills); "Eight Tips for Victory in Facing the Enemy" refines the eight-character strategy of "preparation, materials, temptation, stimulation, fatigue, confusion, pursuit, and cause", from pre-battle preparation, judgment of enemy situation to actual combat response and post-war pursuit, forming a complete thinking system for facing the enemy. As a representative classic of the internal strength system of traditional Chinese martial arts, the "Four Classics of Internal Strength" is not only an important reference for martial arts practitioners and researchers, but also provides traditional culture enthusiasts with a window into the ancient idea of "integration of civil and martial arts." Its cultivation concept of "step by step, focusing on the basics and strengthening the foundation" still has important practical guidance significance today.

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