Any Kung fu masters or internal martial artists help me do viability & Safety Check for my 1-Year Solo Roadmap for Internal Arts (Xingyi/Tai Chi/Yi Jin Jing)
I am a solo practitioner looking to bridge the gap between "Health Qigong" and authentic "Internal Combat Power." My goal is two-fold: achieving better health throughout my lifespan and developing strength.
Because I don't have access to a local Shifu, I’ve built a 12-month self-learning roadmap based on high-quality instructional resources. I’m training 60 minutes a day, 6 days a week, and following a strictly fortified vegetarian performance diet (1.6–1.8g protein per kg).
The Training Plan:
Specific Questions for the Community:
- Safety & Fa Jin: I’m worried about the risks of self-learning explosive power (Fa Jin). What are the specific "body-logic" checkpoints I should look for to ensure I'm not putting destructive torque on my joints or spine while training solo?
- Viability of San Ti Shi: I’ve scheduled San Ti Shi stance work to start alongside Tai Chi in Phase 2. Is building the "martial engine" this early viable for a self-learner, or is there a high risk of "faking" the structure without hands-on correction?
- The "Peak State" Progression: The plan moves from Ba Duan Jin to Yi Jin Jing (Muscle-Tendon Changing) for structural toughness before hitting the Xingyi fists. For those with 10+ years of experience, does this sequence actually prepare the fascia for the rigors of internal striking, or am I missing a foundational "bridge" set?
- Vegetarian Recovery: For the practitioners here who are vegetarian, what specific indicators do you use to know if your nutrition is actually supporting the "Muscle-Tendon Transformation" (Yi Jin Jing) vs. just simple muscle recovery?
I am fully aware that solo training is no substitute for a real master, but I want to make this as safe and effective as humanly possible.
I would appreciate any critique on the progression, resource selection, or safety protocols.