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[Extreme Martial Arts] One-Legged Stance Training LogAuthor: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu Time: 2025-8-31 Sunday, 5:32 AM [Extreme Martial Arts] One-Legged Stance Training Log
(August 31, 2025, Sydney Time)
This morning, the temperature was 9°C, with a gentle breeze by the seaside, and a faint salty scent in the air. I arrived at my usual spot at 5:30, facing east, and began my one-legged stance training. My autumn attire was still comfortable at this temperature, and I felt no chill at all.
I recorded the entire session using a tripod, with the video accurately capturing the time, location, direction, GPS coordinates, altitude, and information about the videographer (myself). All these details provided me with a more objective reference for my training state.
In this training environment, the state of the Golden Rooster Standing on One Leg felt even more precious. Even with my eyes closed, I could still sense the energy of the rising sun; the sunlight reflected and extended across the sea surface, slowly flowing through the land beneath my feet and into my entire body, like a warm and stable force lifting me from the soles of my feet. This experience of unity with nature made each breath filled with rhythm and strength.
My smartwatch recorded data throughout the session, and the stability of my breathing and heart rate once again confirmed the profound internal strength accumulated over the years of practice. Although the closed-eye Golden Rooster Standing seemed still, the internal adjustments were highly active, with my ankles, knees, hips, and spine continuously making balance adjustments on a microscopic scale. My heart rate remained within the ideal range, blood and qi flowed steadily, and my bone marrow was continuously awakened. This comprehensive balance and connection is the natural state accumulated from daily morning practice over the years.
After completing a round of Tai Chi, I stood on my right foot in the Golden Rooster stance with my eyes closed for about 15 minutes. The process was smooth, with natural, deep, and slow breathing, and a stable heart rate. The first time I close my eyes for the Golden Rooster stance each day is always shorter; perhaps it requires some adaptation. The open-eye Golden Rooster stance is relatively easier, but the difficulty and depth of the closed-eye state are entirely different, representing a higher level of full-body control and internal coordination.
Starting at 06:20:07, I entered the closed-eye left-foot Golden Rooster stance until 07:14:06, for a total duration of 53 minutes and 59 seconds, with complete video documentation, clearly marking the time, location, and coordinates. My breathing was deep and steady, totaling 304 breaths, averaging 10.65 seconds per breath. My heart rate mostly remained in a stable range, briefly peaking at 137 bpm, but the rhythm was always steady, without any panic or loss of control.
In the closed-eye state, I was not completely isolated from the outside world; rather, I was more acutely aware of the details of nature. At the moment the sun rose, the sunlight slowly spread across the sea surface, and the gentle breeze carried a cool, salty moisture that delicately brushed my face. I could clearly feel the solar energy reflecting and refracting on the water's surface, ultimately flowing slowly along the land beneath my feet, like a layer of warm power spreading upwards, enveloping my entire body.
About 10 minutes later, my body temperature noticeably rose, and my breathing remained even and deep, with a light sweat covering me. Even with the gentle breeze, my body remained immersed in a warm and stable state. At the 246th breath, a tear naturally flowed from my left eye, yet my breathing rhythm remained undisturbed. This was not fatigue or emotional fluctuation, but a natural response triggered when the flow of qi and blood reached a peak, and the nervous system completely relaxed. Throughout the session, the flow of qi and blood was smooth, with my soles firmly supporting my entire body weight, and my bones, nerves, and muscles entering a highly coordinated state of stillness.
The end did not come from reaching my physical limit, but rather from a slight imbalance that naturally led to the conclusion of the practice. The training ended not because of physical exhaustion, but because I gently lost balance during the final subtle adjustment, leading to a natural cessation. At that moment, my left foot still firmly supported my entire body weight, with no soreness or weakness in my legs and core; instead, there was a sense of clarity and awakening in my bones.
The Golden Rooster stance may appear still, but it is the crystallization of dynamic adjustments throughout the body. The single-leg load allows the qi and blood to sink deeply, continuously activating the bone marrow, while the nervous system is highly engaged in the slow rhythmic pace of each breath. In this state, the bones, nerves, and muscles form a stable and efficient closed loop.
Compared to the horse stance, three-body stance, wuji stance, or dynamic stances, the Golden Rooster stance demonstrates significantly higher efficiency in qi and blood infusion, skeletal stimulation intensity, and neural coordination training within the same time frame. This nearly 54-minute training not only allowed me to enter a deep balance but also enabled me to once again experience the ultimate state of integration between nature and body in the environment of sea breeze and morning light.
Today's nearly 54-minute training was a steady and profound accumulation, further validating the stability of mind-body control and the highly automated balance ability under the caress of the sea breeze.
Training Summary (August 31, 2025, Sydney Time)
1. Training Environment
Time Period: 06:20:07 – 07:14:06, Total Duration: 53 minutes 59 seconds
Location: Ramsgate Beach, Sydney, approximately 3 meters above sea level
Temperature: Approximately 9°C, no significant wind interference, comfortable throughout in autumn attire
Environmental Characteristics: Stable, with waves, quiet, close to ideal conditions for deep static training
2. Training Data
Training Item: Closed-eye left-foot Golden Rooster stance
Total Duration: 53 minutes 59 seconds
Breathing Count: 304 breaths
Average Breathing Duration: 10.65 seconds/breath (3239 seconds ÷ 304 breaths)
Maximum Heart Rate: 137 bpm (brief fluctuation during slight imbalance adjustment)
Average Heart Rate: Approximately 110 bpm
Body Response:
Breathing deep, slow, and even, with stable rhythm
Light sweat appeared after about 10 minutes, with even perspiration after 15 minutes
At the 246th breath, a tear naturally flowed from the left eye, but breathing and heart rate remained completely stable, with no disturbances
Ended with a natural stop due to slight imbalance, not reaching physical limits
3. Training Performance Analysis
1. Stability and Control
The closed-eye training today was stable throughout, with breathing, heart rate, and balance completely synchronized, entering a deep automated state. The maximum heart rate of 137 bpm was not a sign of fatigue but a brief adjustment response, quickly returning to normal rhythm, demonstrating excellent immediate regulatory capacity of the nervous system.
2. Breathing and Qi-Blood Circulation
Breathing stabilized at approximately 10.65 seconds/breath, falling within the slow-frequency deep breathing range (about 5.6 times per minute). This rhythm fully activated the parasympathetic nervous system, leading to efficient qi and blood circulation and bone marrow infusion, resulting in a light and fulfilling bodily sensation, with no pressure or discomfort throughout.
3. Light Sweat and Temperature Response
Despite the temperature being only 9°C, my body temperature significantly increased after about 10 minutes of training, with even perspiration, indicating highly smooth qi and blood circulation and metabolism. This gentle rise in body temperature is an efficient circulatory performance in deep static training.
4. Tear Response
At the 246th breath, the natural tear from my left eye was a natural response following a highly relaxed state of the autonomic nervous system during training. Modern physiology suggests this is related to the activity of the parasympathetic nervous system and accelerated microcirculation of the tear glands; from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, it can be seen as "qi flowing and fluids being distributed," indicating smooth meridians and a deepening of qi and blood circulation within the body.
4. Training Comparison and Summary
1. Comparison with Daily Training
Unlike the high-difficulty training in strong winds the previous day (August 30), today's stable environment allowed my body to focus on synchronizing breathing and internal qi and blood, resulting in deeper balance and higher training efficiency.
2. Comparison with Other Stances
Compared to the horse stance: The Golden Rooster stance concentrates skeletal pressure more effectively within the same time frame, with higher efficiency in activating the nervous system, achieving at least 2-3 times the training effect.
Compared to the three-body stance: The three-body stance leans more towards force path and internal strength regulation, but the overall intensity of qi and blood infusion is not as strong as that of the single-leg Golden Rooster stance.
Compared to the wuji stance: The wuji stance emphasizes "relaxation," suitable for recovery and foundational training, with intensity far lower than that of the Golden Rooster stance.
Compared to dynamic stances: Dynamic stances have advantages in dynamic control, but the combination of static balance and breathing depth is not as effective as in the Golden Rooster stance.
3. Summary
Today's training, combining 53 minutes and 59 seconds of closed-eye left-foot Golden Rooster stance and stable slow-frequency breathing, showcased a highly stable state of mind-body unity. The perfect synchronization of breathing rhythm, qi and blood flow, and neural control made the training not only efficient but also safe. The appearance of natural tears further marked the deep activation of qi and blood and relaxation of the nervous system.
Today's duration was just over 56 minutes, two minutes short of my record. Now, closing my eyes in the Golden Rooster stance for over 50 minutes is no longer a record but a daily occurrence. Source: https://www.australianwinner.com/AuWinner/viewtopic.php?t=697370 |
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