I've been researching alot of different things lately and recently I ran into a book which talked about breathing and it's effects on physical activity and combat. I remember a few times when Sifu came over he would always noticed how disrupted my breathing was when I was doing drills. Back then I didn't fully understand why it was a problem. So I never questioned why or how it could have such an effect on my training.

I now realize that during activity a persons breathing has to stay in a cycle as in a loop in through the nose and out the mouth or vice versa. It's simillar to the type of breathing runners use. Not in and out the same passage as in only breathing in and out thru the mouth.

I just wanted to know how many people in general work on their breathing while training? And if so what do you guys do for this training?

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Hello Andrew!

Proper breathing is very important, especially during physical exertion! Many people tend to hold their breath, which is bad. You should always exhale sharply through the mouth when executing techniques, just as you would during the maximum exertion phase of a physical exercise. It amazes me how many people do now know this and use it to their advantage! In through the nose ... out through the mouth! Good post, and good observation on your part!

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