[Extreme Martial Arts] Absolute Control: Eyes Closed Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg

Author: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu

Time: 2025-8-28 Thursday, 5:13 AM

[Extreme Martial Arts] Absolute Control: Eyes Closed Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
I have always been very clear about the difference between ordinary training and systematic cultivation; it does not lie in the duration or difficulty of the movements, but in whether the body has truly formed a closed loop of energy and consciousness internally. Common practices found online, such as standing on one leg, controlling the leg, or even weighted squats, are mostly short-term confrontations of the muscular system and willpower—characterized by disrupted breathing, elevated heart rates, and tense expressions, which essentially represent a one-way consumption. What I do is to allow the body to enter an orderly, non-dissipative state.
This morning, at 11°C by the Sydney seaside, I completed over 32 minutes of eyes-closed Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg on each foot. This is not the result of "perseverance," but a natural manifestation after systematic synchronization. I began with 7 minutes of low stance Tai Chi to adjust my frequency, activating my vital energy and blood, with my breathing naturally slowing to 5-6 breaths per minute. Then, I stood on my left foot for 32 minutes and my right foot for 32 minutes, remaining completely still like a pine tree, with an average heart rate maintained between 105-110 bpm, totaling 183 breaths, with an average breath duration of about 10.5 seconds. There was no muscle trembling, no mental agitation; I only descended naturally due to a slight shift in my center of gravity, and my physical energy remained as abundant as at the start.
From the perspective of the "Huangdi Neijing," this is "the form and spirit together, independently guarding the spirit." With my eyes closed, vision is shut off, the spirit is drawn inward, breathing is deep and slow, and the vital energy naturally sinks into the muscles and bones. This is not merely physical balance, but an overall state of "qi channels circulating, spirit illuminating the whole body." Those training methods that rely on muscle strength and rapid breathing actually scatter the spirit and deplete energy, contrary to the "nurturing the root" advocated by traditional Chinese medicine.
From the perspective of modern physiology, this is a typical state of high heart rate variability (HRV). Slow-frequency breathing guides the parasympathetic nervous system to dominate, stabilizing heart rhythm, achieving high efficiency in blood oxygen exchange, and optimizing microcirculation. The muscles are not "holding steady without trembling," but fundamentally do not need to exert force intentionally—the entire system operates like a finely tuned instrument, relying on internal rhythms rather than willpower. Those practices that trigger rapid heart rate spikes and shallow, quick breathing can only activate the sympathetic response, representing a consumption mode.
Both feet exceeded 32 minutes, with a total of 183 breaths, indicating that this ability is not a unilateral advantage or a random performance, but that the entire system has truly achieved synchronization and balance. This is a system-level physical reconstruction, no longer relying on isolated strength or willpower, but rather on the overall coordination of breathing, nerves, vital energy, and bones.
Today, on the same morning, both feet completed over 32 minutes of Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, with the training data recorded as follows:
Left Foot Eyes Closed Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg:
Total Duration: Approximately 33 minutes and 34 seconds
Breath Count: 183 breaths
Average Breath Duration: 11 seconds
Average Heart Rate: 103–108 bpm
Maximum Heart Rate: 119 bpm
Posture Status: Completely still, stable and relaxed
Physical Sensation: No fatigue throughout, stopped only due to slight imbalance at the end
Right Foot Eyes Open Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg:
Total Duration: Over 32 minutes
Breathing Status: Deep and stable
Balance Status: Relaxed and natural, visual assistance made balance control easier
Analysis and Summary
1. Breathing Status
Breathing stabilized in a deep, slow frequency range, with precise rhythm, stable heart rate, and optimal blood oxygen and energy delivery. This naturally formed slow-frequency breathing response demonstrates the physiological adaptation brought about by long-term training.
2. Endurance and Control
Exceeding 33 minutes of static balance with eyes closed is not only a display of endurance but also the result of high integration of breathing, nerves, bones, and vital energy. The eyes-open state shows strong energy reserves and muscle coordination in a relaxed manner.
3. Overall Effect
A training system that combines movement and stillness—first using low stance Tai Chi to open the meridians and vital energy, then stabilizing breath with Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, with movement within stillness and stillness within movement. Long-term accumulation has quietly enhanced the activity of bone marrow, sensitivity of nerves, and overall microcirculation.
Conclusion
Today's training is yet another natural manifestation of long-term persistence: left foot eyes closed Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg for over half an hour, right foot eyes open for over 10 minutes, with no fatigue or obstruction throughout, and breathing and energy operation completely synchronized. This is what I often refer to as "absolute control"—not conquering movements, but taming the body's system, allowing every breath and every balance to become a precise and stable rhythm. This is a form of deep training that seems simple, yet very few people can truly achieve it.
"Absolute control" does not mean keeping the body still, but rather allowing the body to enter a stable, energy-efficient, and effective system state. Exceeding half an hour of eyes-closed Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, with a total of 183 breaths, signifies a deep synchronization achieved between breathing, heartbeat, vital energy, and nerve feedback. This is a repeatable, verifiable state of life optimization with clear physiological indicators—it does not belong to myths or metaphysics, but is a reality that can be achieved through rigorous training.

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