Da Mo Palm Set

Although the Palm Set is also considered part of the Yi Gin Ching, it was actually developed later, based on the same theory as the Fist Set. It is believed that after one has completed the training of the Fist Set, he should continue to practice the Palm Set and learn how to lead the Chi beyond his body through the palms and fingers. Simply put, the Fist Set increases and stores Chi in the body, while the Palm Set teaches you how to lead this Chi to interact with the Chi around you. Because the Palm Set was derived from the Fist Set, all of the training rules and theory remain the same.

Form 1 (Figure 6-43): Palms face the floor, while the fingers point out to the sides. Mentally push down when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 2 (Figure 6-44): Palms face the body, fingers pointing down. Mentally push up when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 3 (Figure 6-45): Arms are extended out to the sides, palms facing up. Mentally push up when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 4 (Figure 6-46): Bend the arms and place the hands in front of the chest, palms facing each other, fingers pointing up. Mentally push the hands toward each other when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 5 (Figure 6-47): Extend the arms out to the sides, palms facing out, fingers pointing up. Mentally push out when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 6 (Figure 6-48): Bend the arms and place the hands in front of the chest again, with palms touching this time, fingers pointing up. Mentally push in when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 7 (Figure 6-49): Extend the arms straight out in front, palms facing the front, fingers pointing up. Mentally push forward when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 8 (Figure 6-50): Extend the arms straight up, palms facing up, fingers pointing toward each other. Mentally push up when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 9 (Figure 6-5 1): Lower the hands to the front of the chest, elbows bent, palm facing up, and fingers pointing toward each other. Mentally lift up when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 10 (Figure 6-52): Extend the arms straight to the front, palm facing up, and fingers pointing forward. Mentally push up when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 11 (Figure 6-53): Bring the hands back to the front of the chest, palm facing down, fingers in line. Mentally push down when exhaling, relax when inhaling. Form 12 (Figure 6-54): Extend the arms out to the sides with the elbows bent, palms facing up and a little inward. Mentally lift upward and inward when exhaling, relax when inhaling.
Just as with the Fist Set, after practicing stand a while with the arms hanging loosely at the sides. Breathe regularly, relax, and feel the energy redistribute it self for a few minutes. Though there are many other sets based on Da Mos Yi Gin Ching Fist Set, many of them were created only for the purpose of maintaining health. The most famous ones are the Da Mo moving set, Da Mo

Juang Chi Kung, and the Eight Pieces of Brocade. The Da Mo Juang Chi Kung will be discussed in a later volume; the other two sets have already been covered in YM.AA publications. Interested readers should refer to: Chi Kung Health and Martial Arts and The Eght Pieces of Brocade.
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