Scientific Evidence and Research
Research and clinical studies support the holistic benefits of gung fu and qigong training.
Gung Fu for Overall Health
Gung Fu for Cardiovascular Health
- Schneider, D., and R. Leung. “Metabolic and cardiorespiratory responses to the performance of Wing Chun and T’ai Chi Chuan exercise.”International Journal of Sports Medicine 12.03 (1991): 319–323
- Wang, Xue-Qiang, et al. “Traditional Chinese exercise for cardiovascular diseases: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.”Journal of the American Heart Association 5.3 (2016): e002562
Wing Chun and Fall Prevention
- Fong, Shirley SM, et al. “Elder Chinese martial art practitioners have higher radial bone strength, hand-grip strength, and better standing balance control.”ISRN Rehabilitation (2013)
- Fong, Shirley SM, et al. “Musculoskeletal strength, balance performance, and self-efficacy in elderly Ving Tsun Chinese martial art practitioners: implications for fall prevention.”Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2014)
Wing Chun’s Palm Striking
- Bolander, Richard P., Osmar Pinto Neto, and Cynthia A. Bir. “The effects of height and distance on the force production and acceleration in martial arts strikes.”Journal of Sports Science & Medicine (2009): 47
Wing Chun for Parkinson’s Disease
Qigong for Overall Health
- Jahnke, Roger, et al. “A comprehensive review of health benefits of qigong and tai chi.”American Journal of Health Promotion 24.6 (2010): e1–e25
- Morgan, Nani, et al. “The effects of mind-body therapies on the immune system: meta-analysis.”PloS One 9.7 (2014): e100903
Qigong for Mental Health
- Payne, Peter, and Mardi A. Crane-Godreau. “Meditative movement for depression and anxiety.”Frontiers in Psychiatry (2013): 71