Iron Palm Training Liniment Application

How to apply dit da jow, the bone-setting liniment used for kung fu iron palm training.

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• iron palm
• dit da jow
• liniment
• kung fu training

[1fightforright23]

like the vids !! realy cool would you be able to tell us how you make dit da jow?

[brodan48]

@1fightforright23 Thank you, but I have yet to learn a good formula. There are other members in our FaceBook group that produce their own. If you join us there, perhaps you can befriend some and obtain good quality liniment. The link to our page is in my channel.

[culbriz]

How do you avoid the heart problems though from the iron palm? I'd prefer to train the fist mostly and just a few reps on the palms. And by the way, your blog rocks! 

[brodan48]

@culbriz The hands, and feet, are where blood circulation makes a round trip back to the heart. There should be no tightness in the form of inflammation or blood clots which can constrict the blood flow and impede circulation. That is why dit da jow is necessary as it prevents inflammation and blood clots as well as aid in the healing of micro-injuries. Instead of dotting with my fingers, I did finger extension exercises with a hanging bag. I also played with exerballs after practice.

[MrJasonBkn]

thanks for this from melbourne australia

[brodan48]

@toishanma Never on cold water!. Cold closes the pores and impedes circulation. It negates the reason why we have to apply dit da jow by briskly rubbing the liniment on the skin.

[toishanma]

@Rammstein8814

in the chinese kungfu culture, it's always the restriction and Not-to-Do putting your hands in cold water after

hand training, never ever do that !!!! You've your reason and if you prefer that, do it at your own accord.

[brodan48]

@culbriz Thank you for your kind words about the blog. But I wish I have more time for it so I could do better. As to safety in training, the ample use of dit da jow is a must. Beginners should hit the training target like they are just dropping their hands, no unnecessary force applied. My guide was the feeling of pain. If I felt the slightest pain, especially at the fingers, it's too much. Same thing with the fists. Massage the hands thereafter.

[yongchunwales]

@Rammstein8814 There are literally hundreds of different Jow formula utilized by chinese boxers. Each formula with have herbs that are specific to the training they support. Also some schools will utilize Jiu or tonics. A popular herb for MA is Lu Rong which not only strengthens the sinews and bones but is very high in testosterone. There is a several 1000yr history to Chinese herb use.

IP training should not disfigure your hands.

[brodan48]

@Rammstein8814. I can only share the little that I know. It's at the reader's discretion and sole risk what to do about it. I can't recommend your ideas though. If you care to investigate further, I think a legitimate Chinese herbalist should be able to discuss the merits of dit-da-jow more fully.

The hitting part of the iron palm training that I know is not about growing bones or tissues. It's about making them more resistant to impact.

It's okay, I understand your concern. Thanks.