Cheolsu training method

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The Cheolsu method of training inlcudes following components, described in specific sections:

• Conditioning by hiting forging tools: use of forging posts, sand boxes, forging pendulums, pillars, stones, logs, bags fiiled with different materials, and other hard objects, depending on avaliability and level of conditioning.
  
  
  
• Hanbang liniments: soaking body parts into brewed mixtures of herbs, minerals and animal components, steeped in wine or distilled spirits, to enhance conditioning effects.
  
  
  
• Ki Gong: breathing and mental techniques to control and induce Ki flow into the body parts being trained. Ki flow and concentration is correlated to blood flow, heating and twinkling and itching sensations. Ki flow is controlled with mind visualization techniques and breathing exercises.
  
  
  
• Calisthenics: to strength muscles, bones and joint tissues, to endure hard hitting, and inflict more damage when striking or pressing targets.