ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Zhuang Ji

Zhuang Ji is a Chinese word that means "strong base" in English. Imagine that you are building a house with Lego blocks. The first thing you need to do is to build a solid foundation, or base, so that the house doesn't fall down. In the same way, when we do exercises or practice martial arts, we need to have a strong base so that we don't fall over or get hurt.

Zhuang Ji is a type of exercise that helps us build a strong base. It involves standing still in a certain position for a long time, usually with our feet shoulder-width apart and our knees slightly bent. We need to keep our body straight, our shoulders relaxed, and our breathing deep and regular.

At first, standing in this position may be difficult and even uncomfortable. But over time, as we practice Zhuang Ji regularly, our muscles and joints become stronger and more flexible, and our body becomes more balanced and stable. We also learn to focus our mind and concentrate on our breath, which helps us relax and reduce stress.

So, Zhuang Ji is like building a strong foundation for our body and mind, just like building a strong foundation for a house. With a strong base, we can do all kinds of physical activities and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.