[Martial Arts] Self-Perception of Bone Density

Autor: Jeffi Chao Hui Wu

Fecha: 19-7-2025 Sábado, 5:42 a.m.

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[Martial Arts] Self-Perception of Bone Density
Many people think that bone density must be checked at the hospital, with DXA scans and T-score reports, as if bones only exist in images. However, over the years, through daily practice, standing meditation, and walking, I have clearly observed every subtle change in my body—whether my bones have become stronger, I know better than any doctor.
Bones are not cold structures; they are alive and responsive. If you practice deeply enough, your bones will tell you whether they are becoming stronger and more stable. My judgment never relies on equipment but on the "bone sensation" that my body feedbacks to me.
For example, now when I practice the Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, I can stand for ten minutes with my eyes closed and over forty minutes with my eyes open on each leg. It’s not about forcing myself or pursuing a goal; it’s about standing there, and my bones stabilize themselves, my energy sinks down, and I feel as if I am being pulled by the earth's gravity. That feeling of solid ground beneath my feet, a straight spine, and a smooth skeletal structure is something that those who have never stood like this will never understand.
The most important indicators for me to judge whether bone density has increased are seven bodily sensations—each one comes from the awareness gained through practice, requiring no medical means, just your willingness to calm down and listen to your body’s voice.
First, the feeling of "heaviness in standing" has increased.
When I practice standing meditation or the Golden Rooster, the biggest change is not how long I can stand, but how much more stable I become, stable in a way that feels like the entire structure is naturally returning to its place. The center of gravity is not held up by muscles but is supported by the skeleton itself. That feeling of "bones actively bearing weight" can only be felt when bone density is sufficient to support the entire body.
Second, the sensation of the soles of my feet pressing into the ground has become more tangible.
Standing barefoot, I can clearly feel my arches spreading, and the soles of my feet sinking firmly into the ground. It’s not floating, not soft, but like roots digging down. Previously, after wearing soft-soled shoes for too long, my arches collapsed, and my feet would wobble with each step. Now, even when wearing thin-soled shoes, I walk steadily as if gliding along the ground.
Third, walking has become lighter, and my steps are steadier.
The most direct result of increased bone density is that my body no longer sways side to side. Now, I walk as if being pulled by an invisible string, each step steady, precise, and light. You feel your body has become lighter, but your weight hasn’t changed. That contrast of "light body, stable bones" is the true manifestation after bone density enhancement.
Fourth, joint noises have decreased, and the force is more fluid.
There was a time when my knees and ankles would always crack, especially when squatting or turning. Now, with the increase in bone density, those noises have diminished, replaced by a feeling of "force lines flowing smoothly." Once the structure is unified, bones do not resist flesh, and joints do not bear force; everything becomes quiet.
Fifth, falling does not cause injury, and sprains recover quickly.
I’m not someone who doesn’t fall, but I’m not afraid of falling either. Recently, I slipped, and when I landed, it felt like my entire skeleton rebounded like a spring, absorbing the impact instead of being stiff and prone to injury like before. If I sprain my ankle, I can return to normal walking within an hour. This is the enhanced compressive strength of my bones, relying not on protective gear or medication, but solely on the bones themselves.
Sixth, standing does not tire me; instead, it feels smooth.
Many people practicing standing meditation or one-legged standing feel tired after just a minute. But now I can stand for over 40 minutes, and at the end, my energy flows more smoothly, and my entire leg feels strong and unblocked, as if my whole body has been re-energized. There’s no soreness or heaviness; instead, I feel light, not because I am strong, but because my skeleton can now bear the pressure that originally belonged to my muscles.
Seventh, energy can enter the bones, and bones can contain energy.
This sensation is something you won’t know without practice. Once the energy enters the bones, there will be a slight feeling of swelling, warmth, and heaviness, as if the bone membranes are being "charged." It’s not a flesh sensation, but a feeling of life within the bones. At that moment, you realize—bones are not dead; they are alive, capable of breathing, and can become part of the circulation of energy and blood.
I do not rely on any medication, nor have I ever undergone a bone density test, but I clearly know: over these years, my bones have become stronger. It’s not something seen in data, but something lived through the body. I can stand, sink, stabilize, and bear weight; this is my "bone density report."
While others look at instruments, I look at the ground beneath my feet;
While others wait for reports, I listen to the echoes of my bones.
Bones are not an abstract concept; they are right there with you, in every moment of standing, walking, squatting, and rising. As long as you are willing to practice, willing to stand, and willing to calm down and perceive—your bones will tell you in the most genuine way whether they are getting better.
True health has never been someone else's diagnosis; it is whether you can stand steadily.
If you think this is not remarkable or shocking, then please close your eyes and try to stand on one leg for ten seconds.
Not by holding your breath, not by forcing it, but by relaxing and sinking down—can you do it?
If you can’t, your bones have already quietly told you the answer; you just haven’t been listening.
I do not rely on lab reports or wait for results; I listen to my bones with my feet every day.
While others leave their health to doctors, I verify life for myself.

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