Chapter 92

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"First, practice your fists, then your legs, and finally your grappling and weapons. From the inside out, integrate the five aspects!"

Wang Zhong looked at Thomas and said loudly.

This Thomas is quite a talent, proficient in fist techniques, leg techniques, grappling, and weapons, but unfortunately, he does not understand the concept of "from the inside out."

It can only be considered a skill, not a way!

Wang Zhong thought with some regret.

"What do you mean by 'from the inside out, integrate the five aspects'?"

Thomas looked at Wang Zhong, asking with a pleading expression.

"Shoulder and hip align, elbow and knee align, hand and foot align;

Grappling is rigid, but seizing is flexible,

Once proficient in grappling, then advance to weapons,

Weapons are an extension of the hands and feet, achieving unity of man and weapon;

Mind and intention align, intention and qi align, qi and strength align;

Inner yin and outer yang, unified as one qi,

If one form is not smooth, it is difficult to practice other forms."

Wang Zhong demonstrated various movements as he recited the mnemonic. He was not afraid that Thomas would learn from him; if a few mnemonics and movements could be learned so easily, Thomas would be a martial arts prodigy of a thousand years.

After all, the mnemonics are just the general guidelines. The corresponding cultivation methods, training methods, and combat techniques are the true essence, the result of generations of effort!

"Mr. Wang, I admire you, but I do not agree with your Chinese concepts of qi, intention, and inner and outer cultivation!"

Thomas shook his head, somewhat dismissively.

"Why?"

Wang Zhong asked with some curiosity.

"Because I have challenged several so-called masters of inner and outer cultivation, and without exception, they all fell to my iron fist!"

Thomas said with a hint of pride.

"Inner cultivation is not just about qi, but also about mental and spiritual cultivation!"

"The masters you challenged did not understand the essence of inner cultivation!"

Wang Zhong said with a smile.

Seeing that Thomas was still somewhat不服气 (unconvinced), Wang Zhong continued with a smile.

"I will punch you, and this punch will land on your left shoulder. You can block, parry, or dodge in any way you like!"

"You mean you are going to attack my left shoulder?"

Thomas patted his left shoulder, asking in disbelief.

"Of course!"

Wang Zhong nodded without hesitation.

"Mr. Wang, although you are a respected martial arts master, this time you are being too overconfident!"

Thomas took a defensive stance, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

Wang Zhong ignored Thomas's expression, took a half-step forward, and threw a punch!

"Heaven and Earth Mill!"

The intent of Wang Zhong's punch was the intersection of the Heaven and Earth Mill, where nothing grows.

Wang Zhong had experienced the grinding of the Heaven and Earth Mill, so he deeply understood it. He delved into the study of the I Ching's Heaven and Earth Denial Hexagram to grasp this concept of punch intent.

Thomas saw two huge grinding wheels, one green and one yellow, faintly appearing in the air. As the wheels turned, all things in the world turned to nothingness!

The world collapsed, the universe perished!

In the face of this great power, human society seemed as fragile as paper, instantly turning to nothing!

From the perspective of William and others, Thomas stood there with a stunned look, not knowing how to dodge!

Only Wang Zhong knew that Thomas's spirit had been impacted by the punch intent!

That was why he looked stunned!

This is also where the strength of a martial arts master lies, not just in physical combat but also in the battle of the mind!

Peng!

Wang Zhong's fist lightly landed on Thomas's left shoulder!

This confirmed what Wang Zhong had said earlier: he would hit the left shoulder, not the right shoulder!

"If this were a life-or-death fight, you would already be dead!"

Wang Zhong patted Thomas's shoulder and said with a smile.

"How did you do that!"

Thomas's pupils narrowed to pinpoints, his face full of disbelief.

"Was what I saw just now magic or an illusion?"

"That is not magic or an illusion, but punch intent!"

Wang Zhong said with a smile.

"Punch intent? What is that?"

Thomas asked curiously.

"It is the凝聚 (concentration) of essence, energy, and spirit, and most importantly, the understanding of martial arts!"

Wang Zhong explained.

"Is this what you mean by inner and outer cultivation?"

Thomas's神识 (spiritual awareness) slowly recovered.

"Can Krav Maga reach this level?"

Thomas looked into Wang Zhong's eyes and asked seriously.

"No!"

After some thought, Wang Zhong firmly shook his head.

"I want to learn boxing from you! I want to learn Chinese kung fu!"

Thomas looked at Wang Zhong with a serious expression.

"Welcome, I want to promote my instinctive combat techniques worldwide!"

Wang Zhong said without hesitation.

"Boss, you are amazing, I want to learn boxing from you too!"

Bell walked over with a shocked look, speaking with great seriousness.

"Sure!"

Wang Zhong was open to all.

"Mr. Wang, you are amazing, you are the greatest martial artist I have ever seen!"

Michelle said with admiration.

The bodyguards behind him looked at Wang Zhong with unspeakable admiration!

"Mr. Wang, we!"

"You can all come to the Hong Kong Instinctive Combat Dojo to learn. Hong Kong is just the first step; I believe that in the future, Instinctive Combat Dojos will be found all over the world!"

Wang Zhong said with confidence.

"Thomas, I hope you can help me!"

Wang Zhong looked at Thomas seriously. Although it was their first meeting, Wang Zhong could see that Thomas was a straightforward and trustworthy person.

"I hope you can join my team and become an instructor at the Instinctive Combat Dojo!"

"But I haven't even been exposed to Instinctive Combat!"

Thomas did not rush to refuse but raised his own question.

"Instinctive Combat uses the hard parts of the body to attack the weak points of the enemy, achieving self-defense and subduing the enemy. This concept aligns with Krav Maga. Instinctive Combat adds mental cultivation, making one truly strong from the inside out!"

"I hope you can teach Krav Maga to the students, so they can master this defensive skill!"

"My vision is not limited to Hong Kong, Europe, America, and Australia. I believe Instinctive Combat will take root and flourish in these places, changing the landscape of global combat!"

Wang Zhong's face radiated a captivating charm.

"I can join your team, but I have one condition!"

Thomas did not bow down immediately but raised his own requirement, showing that he was not a typical protagonist with overwhelming charisma.

With Wang Zhong's agreement, Thomas continued:

"I hope you can teach me the methods of inner cultivation. I know that Chinese people are very conservative, and many techniques are kept secret, especially for a foreigner like me!"

"The sea is vast because it can accommodate all rivers. It is precisely because of the self-treasured nature that Chinese martial arts have been limited. Mr. Bruce Lee broke down the barriers and absorbed the essence of global combat to create Jeet Kune Do!"

Wang Zhong said seriously.

"Thomas, your current strength, according to Chinese martial arts standards, is at the peak of Ming Jin (manifested strength). However, the Caucasian physique is special, with much greater strength than the Asian physique, and Krav Maga techniques are ruthless, targeting vital points. Your current combat ability far exceeds that of most An Jin (hidden strength) martial artists. But your potential is far from this. I will teach you the methods of An Jin, and your strength will have a qualitative leap!"

"Furthermore, I will arrange for you to participate in UFC combat tournaments. Only through combat can a martial artist improve, and you will have the opportunity to exchange and learn from martial artists worldwide!"

"You have convinced me, I agree!"

Thomas's eyes shone with a captivating light, and his breathing quickened. He did not wait for Wang Zhong to finish speaking but agreed without hesitation.

Through this martial arts competition, Wang Zhong not only impressed Thomas but also recruited the first foreign instructor for the Instinctive Combat Dojo.

Thomas, the master of Israeli Krav Maga and Israeli protective hard qi gong!

Thomas will teach civilian Krav Maga, police Krav Maga, and military Krav Maga, as well as the techniques of Israeli protective hard qi gong!

Wang Zhong firmly believed in the saying, "The sea is vast because it can accommodate all rivers."

Only by opening oneself can one accept others!

Moreover, Wang Zhong was playing a big game, and to achieve ultimate victory, he needed to unite all possible forces!

Wang Zhong warmly entertained Mr. Michelle at the ranch cabin.

Rulan served as the chef for the banquet, and one by one, Chinese dishes were served. Both Wang Zhong and Michelle were conquered by the enticing flavors!

"Mr. Wang, I must say, Chinese cuisine is absolutely the best!"

Michelle gave a thumbs-up, praising happily.

"Much better than American and Australian cooking!"

"Mr. Michelle, if you say that, won't your home chef revolt?"

Wang Zhong said with a mix of happiness and teasing.

"No, Mr. Wang. I recently heard a Chinese employee recite a catchy rhyme, which I found very interesting! Eat Chinese food, earn American wages, drive a German car, and marry a Japanese wife!"

Michelle shook his head and said with a smile.

"Chinese cooking is definitely world-class!"

"Of course, China is the country that knows how to eat best, just look at the population!"

Wang Zhong said with some pride.

"How is eating related to population?"

Michelle felt his mind was not quick enough to follow.

"China is the most populous country in the world, not counting the Chinese diaspora. Why does China have such a large population? Besides the climate, diet plays a significant role!"

Wang Zhong swirled his wine glass, speaking with some self-satisfaction.

"You are right, it seems I need to hire a few Chinese chefs!"

Michelle thought for a moment and nodded seriously.

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