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DI-Chi (tm),
Progressive Martial Arts (tm) for
personal trainers is described best as a high-intensity version
of tai-chi, characterized with some important differences. The
term "DI" refers to "dynamic isometrics,"
whereby the participant moves very slow while contracting all
muscles of the body (as opposed to relaxing the muscles as is
done with tai-chi). Also, the DI-Chi (tm) practitioner pauses
at pre-determined points to increase exercise demands and muscular
tension.
Further, and most important,
what makes the DI-Chi (tm) method even more challenging and progressive
is that resistance is used, in the form of dumbbells, barbells,
kettlebells and Clubbells, as well as wearing ankle weights and
weighted vests and shorts. In effect, you mimic various martial
arts movements, whether empty-handed or using weapons, but in
a slow-motion manner and with resistance to strengthen and develop
the muscles, and to learn or practice the martial arts without
experiencing the impact forces and joint wear from thousands
of repetitions as is common with most forms of martial arts.
A 10-15 minute workout is very demanding and resistance can progress
as the DI-Chi (tm) practitioner sees fit. (NOTE: This method
of exercise is merely that; a different approach to progressive
exercise. It is not intended to improve any martial art, but
to provide variety in fitness conditioning and to work the body
in unique planes while mimicking martial arts movements.)
The book DI-Chi (tm): Progressive Martial Arts
(tm) is now available at a cost of $39.95
Canadian (approx. $25 US) plus shipping. Include another $7.50
Canadian ($5 US) for the companion action CD that shows both
empty-hand/weapon movements and DI-Chi (tm) movements for faster
learning.
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From the files of www.icaa.cc: Midlife men and women who want
to increase their overall fitness should consider martial arts
training, suggests new research from the Institute of Technology
in Westbury, New York.
After three years of participating
in twice weekly hour-long sessions of soo bahk do, a Korean martial
art reminiscent of karate, study subjects were much fitter than
more sedentary individuals in the same 40-60 year-old age group.
Those who practiced the martial art had greater aerobic capacity,
muscle strength and endurance, better balance and increased heart
and breathing fitness. In addition, they had 12% less body fat
than the sedentary subjects.
"Health professionals should
be aware that alternative methods, such as martial arts training,
can increase physical fitness of middle-aged people," says
the institute's Dr. Peter Douris. "It appears that soo bahk
do training may be a complete form of exercise encompassing all
the components of fitness," Douris adds.
SOURCE: British Journal of Sports Medicine 2004;38:143-147
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