Iron Palm Training: The Importance of Both Power Development and Physical Conditioning
Power development is primarily a neuromuscular activity that is correlated with physical change of the brain in an effort to induce optimal muscle ...
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PlumDragon Dit Da Jow Discussed by Iron Body Brett Barrell
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcJeTlh5eVs&feature=c4-overview&list=UUn8YUJGwK2z5AJq0ezSoSGwBrett Barrell talks about PlumDragon Dit Da Jow.
Read moreMedicinal Tea for Summer Training and Strengthening
Josh Walker, the founder of PlumDragonHerbs developed some training teas for use in some of his vigorous training sessions with his students. Some...
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Excursions in Iron Palm - Dit Da Jow Recipes Explained and Revealed!
Excursions in Iron Palm by Josh Walker (Founder of PlumDragonHerbs), reviewed by Iron Palm practitioner and teacher, Brett Barrell."One of the...
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TCM v. Western Medicine: Headaches, Common Cold, Food Poisoning and Ankle Sprains
Headaches and migraines are the most common neurological conditions in the developed world. More than 45 million U.S. citizens suffer from chronic...
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Medicinal Tea for Fall/Winter Training and Strengthening
As we head into the late fall/winter months, it can be an excellent practice to warm and invigorate the body with a well-chosen herbal training tea...
Read moreThe Principle of Yin and Yang in the Use of Chinese Tonic Herbs
The "great principle" of yin and yang is a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy and in the Oriental health care system. The great principle o...
Read moreRecovery Training: The Key to Physical Toughness (Part 2) - Handling Emotional Stress
Since recovery plays such a central role in toughening/strengthening process, it is as important to understand the signals of recovery as to unders...
Read moreA Season for Teas
Tis the season...for drinking tea! Nobody can deny the enjoyment of a good cup of tea (or coffee, if you´re one of those people) and there is simpl...
Read moreHow Speeding Up Your Recovery Gives You An Edge
We’re going to begin a new series in the blog that covers some really effective ways to speed up your recovery from a workout. Using these techniqu...
Read moreRecovery I: Effective Workouts That Minimize Your Downtime
The first principle involved with accelerating recovery isn’t about techniques to employ during recovery, it’s about designing effective workouts t...
Read moreImproper Iron Palm Training Can Be Hazardous to Health!!
Although many consider the work of Brian Gray in the area of Iron Palm to be controversial, his basic summary of the four areas of potential damage...
Read moreThe SAID Principle: Specific Adaptations to Training
Do you want to move faster? Do you want to hit harder without being tense? Do you want to last longer while you’re hitting faster and harder? How a...
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