🌀Old Kungfu Masters demonstrates of Ancient Qi Gong "Iron Crotch"🌀 "Iron Crotch" (铁裆功- Tiě dāng gōng) is a rare, 300-year-old branch of Chinese qigong and martial arts, famously practiced by masters in Juntun village, Henan province, to demonstrate extreme body hardening. It involves using specific breathing techniques and internal energy (Qi) to harden the scrotum area, allowing it to withstand direct, high-impact strikes from heavy objects, such as a 40 kg (88 lb) steel-capped log, without c

Chi (also spelled Qi or Ki) is the concept of vital life energy in Chinese philosophy and martial arts. It’s believed to be the invisible force that flows through all living things, sustaining health, strength, and balance. When your Chi flows smoothly, you feel strong, focused, and calm. When it’s blocked or weak, you feel tired, tense, or off balance. Practices like Tai Chi, Qigong, and deep breathing are designed to build and control Chi for better physical and mental performance. #mma #boxin

Our 2024 Oxford Mathematics Public Lectures kick off logarithmically next month with Oliver Johnson describing the history and importance of logarithms in our lives. Until then, how about 77 online lectures and discussions including the likes of Stephen Hawking, Jim Al-Khalili, Hannah Fry, Carlo Rovelli, Sarah Hart and Andrew Wiles; and, of course, Roger Penrose (below). The 77: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4d5ZtfQonW0GETJ5JVu8CTkIrt0w1B77 | Oxford Mathematics