HISTORICAL CONTEXT

The 'Nine Postures of Dragon Style' Sushen Quan (Body Sculpting Boxing) is a unique and specialized routine within the Wu Shijun Quan Feng Series. It is developed from the imitation of the fabulous dragon's nine representative postures, integrated with the traditional 'Tu Na' (Breathing) and 'Daoyin' (Leading) principles of Internal Alchemy. Historically, dragon-style movements in Chinese Wushu were prized for its ability to open the joints, stretch the tendons, and cultivate deep internal power. Master Wu Shijun, a national master and judge, presents this routine as a synthesis of martial aesthetics and health-keeping science. This DVD documents the 'Lineage' of dragon-style body methods, offering a professional guide to achieving both physical beauty and martial integrity through traditional practice, ensuring the preservation of these ancient zoomorphic movements.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

The routine is characterized by its agile footwork and variable body methods, mirroring the 'Dragon Playing in Water'. The Technical Routine integrates nine distinct postures that emphasize 'Twisting, Wrapping, and Screwing' (Chan Rao Guo Ning). The choreography is a cohesive masterpiece of stretching and structural alignment, designed to 'Stretch the Tendons and Support the Bones'. Master Wu Shijun provides a meticulous breakdown of each posture, showing how to coordinate the 'Tu Na' breathing with the physical expansion and contraction of the limbs. The routine is designed to be both beautiful and decent, reflecting a high level of technical mastery and artistic expression. This systematic approach ensures that the practitioner develops a complete understanding of the dragon's technical library.

BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES

The biomechanics of Sushen Quan focus on 'Spinal Elasticity' and the cultivation of 'Internal Pressure'. Power is generated through the 'Screwing' motion of the joints, which maximizes the range of motion and develops the 'Short Power' characteristic of internal styles. The training emphasizes Body-Fist Integration and the Six Harmonies, ensuring that the internal intent drives the external stretching. This DVD provides deep insights into the Internal Alchemy required to coordinate the breath with the 'Dragon Steps', achieving a level of mechanical efficiency that promotes both health and martial prowess. The biomechanical focus is on 'Dynamic Alignment', ensuring that the body remains centered while moving through extreme ranges of motion, utilizing the Dantian as the primary engine.

HEALTH AND AESTHETICS

Beyond its martial utility, this routine is a masterclass in 'Body Sculpting'. The strategy involves using the dragon's fluid movements to enhance the practitioner's stature and flexibility. The philosophy is one of 'Spirit-Form Integration', where the mental focus on the dragon's spirit leads to a more vigorous and agile physical presence. Master Wu Shijun explains how the long-term practice of these Nine Postures can lead to the 'Best Purpose of Fitness and Beauty'. The routine trains the practitioner to be 'Soft in Transition but Solid in Impact', ensuring that every movement contributes to the final goal of physical refinement. This DVD is an essential resource for practitioners of all levels who seek to master the profound and elegant heritage of dragon-style internal arts.