Iron Palm, also known as Iron Hand, conditioning is just one of the many exercises in the Chinese martial arts that are done to strengthen the hands, wrists and forearms to generate very powerful blocks and strikes. When done properly, Iron Palm training will develop extremely strong and normal looking hands without the damaging side affects or ugly scarring that can happen when a person uses the wrong conditioning methods.
Students should only train in theIron Palm under the guidance of a quailifed teacher. There are many different methods and Kung Fu systems that specialize in Iron Palm training and they all have warnings against improper training in the Iron Palm.
With dedication and
time, a student of the Iron Palm will develop very strong hands and understand
how to send explosive energy through the hands to create a very powerful and
devastating strike. Iron Palm training is not a martial art system, but a
technique or tool that will enhance anyone's martial arts training. It is
important that a student follows the correct conditioning methods, uses the
proper herbal liniments and follows the correct meditation and massage techniques
to promote a strong, healthy hand. If done incorrectly, Iron Palm training
can have a damaging affect on the nerves, joints, tendons, bones of the hands
and internal organs. This can lead to both immediate and long-term pain and
symptoms throughout the body.