Training subject - Weight training - -When asked, Dr. Wong has maintained that weight lifting on a regular basis should not hamper Gongfu development.  His comment has always been, "If you do Gongfu and weight lifting together, you should be able to lift more weight", thus implying that the true power comes from the Gongfu.  I agree with this but with the following stipulation:  some people want to  improve their physical appearance, add size to a specific body area or strengthen certain muscle groups for a favorite sport or occupation.  For these purposes weight training can be very beneficial.  In general, I recommend higher repetitions (15 - 30) using moderate weight, gradually increasing the weight as you progress.  The old adage "train, don't strain" always applies and remember that weights are a supplement to, not a substitute for, dedicated daily Gongfu practice.

Excerpts from   

            

Ching Yi Kung Fu Association Newsletter

March 1979

  by Michael Alan Brown            President -  CYKFA

Edited by W Kraig Stephens CYKFA Black Belt #68

PUBLISHED WITH PERMISSION OF THE CHING YI KUNG FU ASSOCIATION