BOOK 3
APPLIED IRON PALM
Grandmaster Brian Gray
978-1-932078-91-6, July 2008, 112 pages, 7x10, sc
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The book begins with an overview of theories and answers to questions and discoveries in light of earlier learning from knowledge gained from the first two books. The book deals with applying the knowledge and how to use the palm in self-defense. This volume also teaches how to make Grandmaster Gray’s famous Iron Palm liniment.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Chapter 1—Introduction—My Reasons for Going Public
What Is The Iron Palm
Chapter 2—Types of Training Methods
Bad Types
Good Types
Conditioning
Bad Effects from Improper Training
Good Effects of Proper Training
Limitations to the Iron Palm
Reasons for Having a Qualified Teacher
Ancient Reasons for Secrecy
Reasons for Secrecy Today
How Much Concrete Should the Hand be Capable of Breaking?
The Difference Between “Vibrating Palm” and “Iron Palm”
What is the Poison Palm, or Poison Hand?
Conditioning for the Iron Palm
Times Not to Train
Signs of Over-Training and Future Problems from Such
Chapter 3—The Physics of Proper Breaking
The Nine Principles of Breaking
A Discussion of Materials for Breaking
Fraudulent Breaking Methods
What Is the Spirit Yell?
Legitimate Isometric Exercises
Anatomical Weapons
Theory—Wooden Mallet Versus Rubber Mallet
Chapter 4—T’ieh Ta Jiu (Dit Da Jow)—An Ancient Wonder with Modern Cures
If You Buy the Real Thing
Making Iron Palm Liniment
Formulas Work Because They Are Balanced
What to Look For
Applying Liniment
Chapter 5—Advanced Theory
The Worst Hand Position Possible
Whip and Wave
Advanced Breaking Skills
“Finessing the Stone”
Practicing with Paper
Free-hanging Breaks
Breaking Large Quantities
Chapter 6—Applying the Iron Palm in Fighting Techniques
Using the Wave to Block While Striking
Chapter 7—The Iron Palm International Organization
Guarding the Future of the Iron Palm
Appendices
A. The Mountain
B. In Search of the Perfect Apple
C. The Poet Whispers
