The term ‘zhan zhuang’ literally translates to ‘standing like a post’. It’s used to refer to a form of standing meditation, where you become mindful of your body, and especially of your posture and alignment. This develops a foundation, one that should be solid enough to permit efficient action. If you want to learn how…
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You know that scene in your favorite action film, where the protagonist jumps from a helicopter onto a speeding train? What about the one where he dives through a shattering pane of glass and onto a garbage dumpster four stories below? Chances are, you’re not watching the top-billed actor do any of these amazing stunts…
Stuntmen are such a big part of the illusion of cinema. They ensure that a movie can have death-defying action scenes while keeping the lead actors and actresses safe from harm. None of that “safe from harm” business applies to English actor Scott Adkins, who has appeared in films like Doctor Strange and The Bourne…