Every technique synchronizes with the breath. Exhale sharply on the strike (the “dragon hiss”), inhale during recovery. This internal-external connection builds chi flow, which traditional masters believe amplifies power.

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The style emphasizes "internal" Qi cultivation but uses "external" hard blocking and rushing movements during initial training to build physical power. Key Techniques and Movements Dragon Style Kung Fu Techniques - sciphilconf.berkeley.edu

Lam Yiu Gwai famously said that the style is about "Yiu" (Waist) and "Ma" (Stance). This philosophy dictates that every technique found in a training manual stems from the rotation of the waist and the stability of the stance, rather than just the movement of the arms.