Chen Kang nodded and said, "Okay."

If you only know how to practice but can't fight, no matter how high your physical fitness is and how well you practice boxing routines, it will only be a waste of effort.

To survive in the chaotic old Shanghai, physical fitness alone is not enough, you must learn to fight.

Knowing how to fight gives you more hope of survival. After all, what threatens survival is not only hunger and disease, but also damage from enemies.

Chen Kang stood opposite Huo Ting'en.

The two are less than ten meters apart.

Huo Tingen showed the starting position of Huojiquan.

Chen Kang also put on a boxing stance, which was beautiful and very bluffing.

Huo Ting'en smiled slightly, his expression suddenly became serious, his eyes were sharp, and he rushed towards Chen Kang.

Chen Kang was startled and frightened, and instinctively turned around and ran away.

"Ha ha……"

There was a burst of laughter from all around.

Almost all the disciples of Jingwu Sect have experienced splitting and fighting, and they will not turn around and run away like Chen Kang.

They felt that Chen Kang was too timid at such an old age.

Chen Kang's face turned red, he didn't expect that he would be so miserable.

However, I really don’t know how to fight.

In fact, Chen Kang's behavior is not shameful.

It is human instinct to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. There is nothing wrong with running away when in danger. What's more, Chen Kang has never experienced combat training.

Yes, any skill requires training, and fighting also requires training.

People who often fight are much more courageous than ordinary people.

Huo Ting'en said: "Don't laugh at Chen Kang. Think about it, Chen Kang can greatly increase his physical fitness after practicing martial arts for a month, and his boxing routines are more proficient than yours. What qualifications do you have to laugh at him?"

The boxing skills practiced by Chen Kang are very common, just a set of basic long boxing.

Huojiaquan is too complicated and Chen Kang hasn't started practicing it yet.

Changquan is practiced not only by the disciples of Jingwu Sect, but also by beginners from other martial arts schools.

After all, the Changquan movement is generous and stretching, which is very helpful for stretching the muscles and adjusting one's sense of balance. It is a good choice to use Changquan to lay the foundation.

Practicing boxing is a process of becoming more proficient and more proficient.

Chen Kang did practice Chang Quan very well and his movements were very beautiful. But it was just beautiful and his performance was okay. It's a pity that he couldn't fight in actual combat.

It is human nature to laugh at the weak.

Chen Kang is not only older, but also timid. But is Chen Kang really weak? In some aspects, Chen Kang is much stronger than them.

In particular, Chen Kang's state of concentration when practicing boxing, and his "spirit of seeking truth" that makes him inquisitive, are something ordinary people don't have.

Huo Ting'en said: "Chen Kang, don't be afraid. Fighting and sparring is to train one's courage. The most important thing for a martial arts practitioner is to be bold, careful and imposing."

Chen Kang nodded, took a deep breath, suppressed the fear in his heart, and constantly gave himself psychological hints to adjust his state.

…

Of course Huo Tingen would not really be cruel to Chen Kang.

Chen Kang gradually adapted to confronting Huo Ting'en.

Huo Tingen is also secretly cooperating with Chen Kang.

Huo Ting'en's moves are standard boxing moves. Huo Ting'en can easily pick up the moves of Huo Jia's boxing.

Chen Kang was beaten and retreated steadily, panicking.

No matter how good Chen Kang is in martial arts Changquan, when it comes to sparring, he still uses "bastard boxing" like an ordinary person, no different from a street gangster fighting.

Chen Kang couldn't use his usual long fist moves at all.

Soon, Chen Kang was sweating profusely, his eyes looked tired, and his breathing began to become chaotic.

Although combat training is not a real actual combat, it consumes more physical and mental energy than when a person practices boxing and running.

If daily martial arts training is equivalent to a 10,000-meter long-distance running, which tests a person's patience and endurance, then actual combat drills are like a 100-meter sprint, which requires extreme effort.

Chen Kang secretly said: "Is my physical fitness so different from Huo Ting'en's? I'm out of breath, but he's still calm. I'm still too weak."

Huo Ting'en stopped attacking.

Chen Kang breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Elder brother is superb in martial arts and has profound skills. I am far behind."

Huo Ting'en said: "Chen Kang, in fact, your physical fitness is pretty good, and your punches are somewhat powerful. But your mind is not good, you are too panicked, your moves are unorganized, and you are at a loss. You waste too much energy."

Chen Kang nodded, indicating that he had been taught.

I did waste most of my physical energy.

Huo Ting'en continued: "When fighting, you must not leave the ground with both feet at the same time, let alone jump back and forth. That is a taboo. There is no way for people to borrow strength in the air. It is very dangerous. If the enemy catches a flaw, he will be hit.

A sure kill. Therefore, footwork training is very important."

Chen Kang immediately understood that the real purpose of training footwork is to maintain a firm footing and ensure that the center of gravity of the body does not shift. This is to ensure that both feet cannot leave the ground at the same time.

Just like walking in the mud with Baguazhang, even if it is on flat ground, every step must be done carefully, as if walking on thin ice.

If no one mentioned these principles in martial arts, Chen Kang might have to search for a long time on his own before he could know them.

Chen Kang learned a lot during this sparring session.

How can we put it into practice?

Actual combat is different from martial arts training. There is no shortcut except fighting more and training more.

Chen Kang decided that in addition to practicing boxing every day to keep fit, he should not miss out on actual combat drills. Otherwise, if he encountered the brutal Japanese again outside, he might be killed with a single blow.

…

Chen Kang returned to the room and took a pen to record his thoughts and feelings.

Recording learning experience is a habit that Chen Kang has developed since he was a child. A good memory is not as good as a bad writing. You can read these experience notes at any time in the future. Review the past and learn the new.

As Chen Kang wrote, he thought to himself: "I'm really bad at it. But sparring and practicing actual combat can really strengthen one's courage. Huo Ting'en has a saying that is right. Fighting can be done with fighting.

"

After writing his thoughts and feelings, Chen Kang fell into bed and went to sleep.

Sparring with Huo Ting'en took too much physical and mental effort. He was tired and needed a nap.

…

at night.

Uncle Gen was a little flustered and quietly came to Axiang's residence.

Axiang said: "Uncle Gen, why are you coming to see me so late?"

Uncle Gen said: "Axiang, Mr. Huo vomited blood today. I'm a little scared."

Huo Yuanjia coughed up blood during the day, but it frightened Uncle Gen.

Fortunately, Huo Yuanjia did not pursue the matter. He did not know that he had been poisoned by chronic poison and thought it was a recurrence of asthma.

Even so, Uncle Gen was still in shock.

When there is a ghost in his heart and he is uneasy, Uncle Gen needs to find a companion to talk to. Axiang is Uncle Gen's "companion".

A Xiang said angrily: "Huo Yuanjia vomited blood, I saw it with my own eyes. Uncle Gen, this shows that the poison has worked. Don't be afraid, Huo Yuanjia did not suspect that he was poisoned. We will be fine."

Uncle Gen looked annoyed and said: "I regret it. I shouldn't have poisoned Mr. Huo. If Mr. Huo has an emergency, what will Jingwu Sect do? I followed Mr. Huo from Jinmen to Shanghai...

…”

Axiang sneered and said: "Uncle Gen, you regret it now, it's too late. When you collected the ocean, you were very straightforward. You and I are grasshoppers on a rope. If the people of Jingwu Sect know about Huo Yuan

None of us can escape the truth about A's poisoning."

Looking at Uncle Gen's back as he left.

Ah Xiang's eyes showed murderous intent, while Uncle Gen was worried about gains and losses, and was afraid that sooner or later there would be flaws.

A Xiang secretly said: "This old guy will definitely do bad things while he is alive, so I can't let him go. I have to find an opportunity to kill him."

…

Japan, University of Tokyo.

Chen Zhen packed up his books and class notes and prepared to find a secluded place to practice boxing.

When he came to Japan to study, his master was not around to supervise him, but Chen Zhen still did not slack off. He practiced martial arts every day, rain or shine. In terms of self-discipline, Chen Zhen was better than 90% of people.

After being exposed to Western learning and absorbing some practices and moves from Japanese karate and Western boxing, Chen Zhen's martial arts concepts have somewhat departed from traditional Chinese martial arts, and his moves have become more direct and fierce.

It's a pity that Chen Zhen didn't understand the essence of An Jin.
To be continued...