Rolling Method / Gun Fa

Question 1

What are the mechanics of Gun Fa?

Answer 1

Starting position
Rolling out
Rolling in

Frequency 120-160 times per minute

Question 2

Where on the body is the rolling method used?

Answer 2

Shoulder
GB, SI, LI & TE channels

Back
BL, GV, TE, SI, GB channels
Waist, Buttocks Hips
BL, GV, GB channels

Limbs
Upper limbs yang aspect: LI, TE, SI channels Upper limbs yin aspect: LU, PC, HT channels Lower limbs yang aspect: ST, GB,BL channels Lower limbs yin aspect: SP, LR, KI channels

Question 3

What are the functions of Gun Fa (rolling)?

Answer 3

Deep, penetrating, warming
Dredges jing luo
Clears pathogenic Wind, Cold, Damp
Promotes Qi and Blood circulation, disperses stasis Relaxes tendons & muscles
Breaks up adhesions
Alleviates pain and muscle spasms
Reduces swelling
Lubricates joints

Question 4

What are the indications of Gun Fa?

Answer 4

Bi syndrome & channel sinew disorder: Back pain, Sciatica and Frozen shoulder Tennis elbow

Wei syndrome: Stroke sequelae (attack Jing Luo & ZangFu), Paralysis, Numbness/pins & needles

Abdominal pain (fullness & distention caused by stagnation)

Question 5

What are the cautions for Gun Fa?

Answer 5

1. Rotation of the forearm and insufficient extension and flexion of the wrist joint should be avoided
2. Bumping between the hand and the body surface should be avoided
3. Using this technique over the spinous processes and other joints may cause discomfort.

Question 6

What part of the body is used for Gun Fa?

Answer 6

Dorsum of the hand using the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger.

Question 7

What is the frequency of Gun Fa?

Answer 7

Constant frequency and rolls like a wave

Question 8

What is Bi Syndrome?

Answer 8

Wind: Moving Bi
Cold: Pain Bi
Dampness: Zhuo Bi, fixed Bi

Bone Bi
Tendon Bi
Vessel Bi
Muscle Bi 
Skin Bi
Lung Bi
Heart Bi
Liver Bi 
Spleen Bi 
Intestine Bi 
Bladder Bi

Question 9

How is the arm doing the technique meant to be positioned?

Answer 9

120 degrees