When I first learned NGK my 1st teacher said that NGK is an Emei style and has elements of hard and soft. The foundation exercise requires that we hold a series of postures while tensing specific parts of the body.

We next move on to the second part of the learning which is to learn how to use the trained tension for power. A sample of the second part is in the 6-NGK solo techniques training. Refer to the video for visual example.

But first a warning. Never tense the chest muscles. Ever.

A second caution – if you feel that you are more hot-tempered after the training that’s normal. In the days of old quite a number of NGK students were gangsters so having a fiery disposition helped them in the world that they moved in. If you don’t like this development then you should stop the practice.

And now the practice. We will just do the first three postures. The chances of getting undesirable side effect is lesser if you do not practice for too long.

Step 1
Stand upright, hands behind.
Lift left leg, kick down and place on the ground.
Do the same of right leg.
Grip the ground with the toes and tense the legs.

Step 2
Squeeze the gluteus.
Lift and hang the solar plexus.

Step 3
Look ahead, chin tucked in
Both hands come up to armpit level and push down.
At the end of the pushing both index fingers point to each other.
Tense the arms and twist the muscles.
Each hand form a hand spear and use appropriate push / pull motion
This is the first pose.

Hold the first pose for 10 seconds.
Next suddenly release all the tension in the arms.
Relax the hands and flick the fingers to the side.
Quickly tense the arms again to hold the second pose.

Hold the second pose for 10 seconds.
Relax the hands, turn them inwards to form hook shapes.
Tense and hold the third pose.

You can repeat Step 3 for 5 sets.

After 5 sets relax and shake your arms and legs to loosen them.

Next practice 6-NGK series by alternating between soft and hard to generate power.