Chen Kang nodded and said, "Okay."
If you only know how to practice but cannot fight, no matter how high your physical fitness is and how well you practice boxing routines, it will only be a waste of effort.
To survive in the chaotic old Shanghai, physical fitness alone is not enough; you must learn to fight.
Knowing how to fight gives you more hope of survival. After all, what threatens survival is not only hunger and disease, but also damage from enemies.
Chen Kang stood opposite Huo Ting'en.
The two were less than ten meters apart.
Huo Tingen showed the starting position of Huojiaquan.
Chen Kang also put on a boxing stance, which was beautiful and very bluffing.
Huo Tingen smiled slightly, his expression suddenly became serious, his eyes were sharp, and he rushed towards Chen Kang.
Chen Kang was startled, frightened, and instinctively turned around and ran away.
"Ha ha……"
There was a burst of laughter all around.
Almost all the disciples of Jingwu Sect have experienced splitting and fighting, and they will not turn around and run away like Chen Kang.
They felt that Chen Kang was too timid at such an old age.
Chen Kang's old face turned red. He didn't expect that he would be so miserable.
However, I really don’t know how to fight.
In fact, Chen Kang's performance is not shameful.
It is human nature to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. There is nothing wrong with running away when in danger. What's more, Chen Kang has never experienced combat training.
Yes, any skill requires training, and fighting also requires training.
People who often fight are much more courageous than ordinary people.
Huo Ting'en said: "Don't laugh at Chen Kang. Think about it. After practicing martial arts for a month, Chen Kang can greatly increase his physical fitness and become more proficient in boxing routines than you. What qualifications do you have to laugh at him?"
The boxing skills practiced by Chen Kang are very ordinary, just a set of basic long boxing.
Huojiaquan is too complicated and Chen Kang hasn’t started practicing it yet.
Changquan is practiced not only by the disciples of Jingwu Sect, but also by beginners from other martial arts schools.
After all, the Changquan movement is generous and stretching, which is very helpful in stretching the muscles and adjusting the person's sense of balance. It is a good choice to use long fist to lay the foundation.
Practicing boxing is a process of becoming more proficient and more proficient.
Chen Kang has indeed practiced Chang Quan very well and his movements are very beautiful. But it's just beautiful, and the acting is okay. It's a pity that it can't be used in actual combat.
It is human nature to laugh at the weak.
Chen Kang is not only old, but also timid. But, is Chen Kang really weak? In some aspects, Chen Kang is much better than them.
In particular, Chen Kang's state of concentration when practicing boxing, and his "spirit of seeking truth" that makes him inquisitive, are something ordinary people don't have.
Huo Ting'en said: "Chen Kang, don't be afraid. Sparring with each other is to train one's courage. The most important thing for a martial artist is to be bold, careful and imposing."
Chen Kang nodded, took a deep breath, suppressed the fear in his heart, and kept giving himself psychological hints to adjust his state.
…
Of course Huo Ting'en would not really be cruel to Chen Kang.
Chen Kang gradually adapted to confronting Huo Ting'en.
Huo Ting'en was also secretly cooperating with Chen Kang.
Huo Tingen's moves are standard boxing moves. Huo Ting'en has all the moves and tricks of the Huo family's boxing at his fingertips.
Chen Kang was beaten and retreated steadily, panicking.
No matter how good Chen Kang is in his martial arts Changquan training, when it comes to sparring, he still uses "bastard boxing" like an ordinary person, no different from a street gangster fighting.
Chen Kang couldn't use his usual long fist moves at all.
Soon, Chen Kang was sweating profusely, his eyes were tired, and his breathing began to become chaotic.
Although combat training is not a real actual combat, it consumes more physical and mental energy than when a person practices boxing and running.
If practicing martial arts in normal times is equivalent to a 10,000-meter long-distance running, which tests a person's patience and endurance, then an actual combat drill is like a 100-meter sprint, which requires extreme effort.
Chen Kang secretly said: "Is my physical strength so different from Huo Ting'en's? I'm out of breath, but he's still calm. I'm still too weak."
Huo Ting'en stopped attacking.
Chen Kang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Elder brother is superb in martial arts and has profound skills. I am far behind."
Huo Ting'en said: "Chen Kang, in fact, your physical fitness is pretty good, and your punches are somewhat powerful. But your mind is not good, you are too panicked, your moves are unorganized, and you are at a loss. You waste too much energy."
Chen Kang nodded, indicating that he had been taught.
I did waste most of my physical energy.
Huo Ting'en continued: "When fighting, you must not leave the ground with both feet at the same time, let alone jump back and forth. That is a taboo. There is no way for people to borrow strength in the air. It is very dangerous. If the enemy catches a flaw, he will be hit. A sure kill. Therefore, footwork training is very important."
Chen Kang immediately understood that the real purpose of training footwork is to maintain a firm footing and ensure that the body's center of gravity does not shift. This is to ensure that both feet cannot leave the ground at the same time.
It's like walking on muddy ground with Baguazhang. Even if it's on flat ground, you have to be careful with every step and walk on thin ice.
If no one mentioned these principles in martial arts, Chen Kang might have to search for a long time on his own to find out.
Chen Kang learned a lot from this sparring session.
How can we put it into practice?
Actual combat is different from martial arts training. There is no shortcut except fighting more and training more.
Chen Kang decided that in addition to practicing boxing and exercising every day, he would not miss out on actual combat exercises. Otherwise, if you encounter the ferocious Japanese again outside, you may be killed with a knife.
…
Chen Kang returned to the room and took a pen to record his thoughts and feelings.
Recording learning experiences is a habit Chen Kang has developed since he was a child. A good memory is not as good as a bad writing. You can read these experience notes at any time in the future. Review the past and learn the new.
As Chen Kang wrote, he thought to himself: "I am really bad. But sparring and practicing actual combat can really train one's courage. Huo Ting'en has a saying that is right. Fighting, you will get good at it. "
After writing his thoughts and feelings, Chen Kang fell into bed and went to sleep.
Sparring with Huo Ting'en took too much physical and mental effort. He was tired and needed a nap.
…
at night.
Uncle Gen was a little flustered and quietly came to Axiang's residence.
Axiang said: "Uncle Gen, why are you coming to see me so late?"
Uncle Gen said: "Axiang, Mr. Huo vomited blood today. I'm a little scared."
Huo Yuanjia coughed up blood during the day, but it frightened Uncle Gen.
Fortunately, Huo Yuanjia didn't pursue the matter. He didn't know that he had been poisoned by chronic poison and thought it was a recurrence of asthma.
Even so, Uncle Gen was still in shock.
When there is a ghost in his heart and he is uneasy, Uncle Gen needs to find a companion to talk to. Ah Xiang is Uncle Gen's "companion".
A Xiang said angrily: "Huo Yuanjia vomited blood, I saw it with my own eyes. Uncle Gen, this shows that the poison worked. Don't be afraid, Huo Yuanjia did not suspect that he was poisoned. We will be fine."
Uncle Gen looked annoyed and said: "I regret it. I shouldn't have poisoned Mr. Huo. If something happens to Mr. Huo, what will Jingwu Sect do? I followed Mr. Huo from Jinmen to Shanghai... …”
Axiang sneered: "Uncle Gen, you regret it now, it's too late. When you collected the ocean, you were very straightforward. You and I are grasshoppers on a rope. If the people of Jingwu Sect know about Huo Yuan None of us can escape the truth about A’s poisoning.”
Looking at Uncle Gen's back when he left.
Ah Xiang's eyes showed murderous intent, and Uncle Gen was worried about gains and losses, and was afraid that sooner or later there would be flaws.
A Xiang secretly said: "This old guy will definitely do bad things while he is alive, so I can't let him go. I have to find an opportunity to kill him."
…
Japan, University of Tokyo.
Chen Zhen packed up his books and class notes and prepared to find a secluded place to practice boxing.
When he came to Japan to study, his master was not around to supervise him, but Chen Zhen still did not slack off and practiced martial arts every day, rain or shine. In terms of self-discipline, Chen Zhen is better than 90% of people.
After being exposed to Western learning, and absorbing some practices and moves from Japanese karate and Western boxing, Chen Zhen's martial arts concepts have become somewhat divorced from traditional Chinese martial arts, and his moves have become more direct and fierce.
It's a pity that Chen Zhen didn't understand the essence of An Jin.
Just when Chen Zhen was leaving school, a pretty Japanese girl found him.
She is Mitsuko Yamada, a famous beauty in the school.
"Chen Zhen, there's a telegram from your hometown." Mitsuko Yamada said with a smile, "Please take a look."
Chen Zhen took the telegram and said, "Thank you, Photon."
Yamada Mitsuko said: "Chen Zhen, there is a party tonight, you go to it with me. We can make more connections and graduate from college..."
Don't wait for Yamada Mitsuko to finish.
Chen Zhen interrupted her and said, "No. Photon, I have something else to do, so I won't go to the party. I wish you a good night."
Chen Zhen came to Japan to study to complete his studies, not to make friends. After graduating from college, Chen Zhen will return to China.
…
After Chen Zhen read the telegram, he thought to himself: "Master wants to compete with others again?"
"A very old 'junior brother' Chen Kang has come to Jingwu Sect. Master has a special regard for this Chen Kang. After I go back, I would like to see how special Chen Kang is."
Chen Zhen himself is a martial arts wizard.
In terms of martial arts talent, Chen Zhen is the strongest among the Jingwu Sect disciples.
Huo Ting'en's martial arts talent is not as good as Chen Zhen's.
Huo Yuanjia competed with the Japanese, but Chen Zhen was not worried at all. He knew his master's martial arts very well. Master often competes in the ring and wins every time. I believe this competition will be no exception. Back then, the master's reputation as "Tianjin's No. 1" was not gained by touting, but by fighting on the ring with his fists.
