Okinawan Kiko (沖縄気功) Demonstration (karate "Iron-Shirt")

Kiko techniques are Okinawan exercises used in "old style" karate. They are essentially the Ryukyu version of Qi-gong (chi-gung).

Ekkin-kiko (tendon-change) and Senzui-kiko (marrow-washing) are the basis of the Okinawan variants of "Iron Shirt" and "Golden Bell Cover" training.

This demonstration shows some of the the results of this training allowing one to painlessly absorb full power blows to vital areas without even the slightest damage.

© 2010 Ryan Parker

PS
I posted a little about my background in the Ryukyu martial arts on my new blog:
http://ryukyuma.blogspot.com

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[alexjong89]

damn..you are great *thumbsup..

very nice video..

can you tell me how many years it takes to practice that?

[thecontemplative2]

@alexjong89

Traditionally it is said to take 2-3 years. However, I was experimenting with taking full power blows way before 2 years. Everyone is different but I got good results very quickly.

[thecontemplative2]

@alexjong89 I should add a qualifier to my previous answer, and mention that I had been doing general karate training for several years before beginning serious kiko training. This previous training undoubtedly made it easier for to learn and practice kiko. Anyway, the traditional answer is 2-3 years.

[oscie1]

wow i was unaware that there were karate guys who actually practice qigong, let alone demonstrate an efficient golden bell, where did you learn this?, i practise daoist golden bell training ie compressing the chi into the bones and sending energy down to the earth and then back up to repulse the incoming force.I am aware that there are different methods, how long have u trained?

[thecontemplative2]

@oscie1 I posted a little about my background on my new blog. The link to this blog can be found in the video description above.

[alexjong89]

@thecontemplative2 thanks for the replay..i was doing kyokushin karate for a few years..and now im learning chinese martial arts..by seeing your video i really want to learn iron shirt too..luckily i have a sifu can teach me that..hopely in 2-3 years from now i can post video like what you did :D

once again,your skill is very impressive..its the first time i saw iron shirt demonstration being hit to the neck and groin..really cool and very useful in combat too..

[moonbar33]

Very impressive video, one of the very few believable videos i have seen :)