Effects of Ving Tsun Chinese Martial Art Training on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength and Eye-Hand Coordination in Community-Dwelling Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Pilot Study

Table 1

Ving Tsun training protocol [16, 17].

Ving Tsun training elements	Frequency	Exercise intensity/level	Approximate duration
(i) First VT form “Siu Lim Tao” (i.e., perform various upper extremity techniques in basic VT stance)	VT class: twice per week + daily home practice (excluding the VT class days)	Light	30 min
(ii) Vertical punch in basic static VT stance		Light	10 min
(iii) Vertical punch with pivoting footwork		Moderate	5 min
(iv) Vertical punch with advancing footwork		Moderate	5 min
(v) Vertical punch with retreating footwork		Moderate	5 min
(vi) Punching a focus mitt or speed ball		Moderate	5 min

VT: Ving Tsun.