1. The "Iron Plate" Resilience (鐵板功)
The Martial Magic (武法 - Wu Fa) of Liuren is the origin of our colloquial name, the "Iron Plate Teaching" (鐵板教) . Developed for the Liu Min (Vagabond) class who faced constant physical threats, this system focuses on Anti-Trauma (抗打 - Kang Da) —hardening the body and spirit against external force.
2. Functional Components of Wu Fa
Martial resilience in Liuren is achieved through a combination of talismanic "Sealing" and internal Qi cultivation.
| Method | Metaphysical Mechanism | Practitioner Result |
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| Iron Plate Fu (鐵板符) | Creating an unshakeable energetic "Shell." | Resilience against blunt force and sudden shock. |
| Copper Skin Fu (銅皮符) | Sealing the "Gate of Trauma" at the skin level. | Shielding the body from physical damage. |
| Iron Cow Fu (鐵牛符) | Anchoring the "Qi" to the Earth. | Stability and internal organ protection. |
3. The Fengshen (Sealing) Process
During the Guojiao (Initiation), the Master performs a specific Fengshen (封身) procedure. This is the hallmark of the "Attain First, Cultivate Later" philosophy. The protection is "bestowed" before the disciple has fully mastered the internal alchemy.
- Sword-Finger Imprinting: Writing martial Flower Characters directly onto the disciple's joints and vital points.
- Lineage Connection: Invoking the Copper Skin and Iron Bone Masters to "Overwatch" the disciple's physical form.
- Fa Water Internalization: Drinking the ashes of martial talismans to seal the protection from the inside out.
4. Lineage Logic: The Sealed Body (封身正法)
In Liuren Fajiao, martial resilience is synonymous with Feng Shen (封身 - Body Sealing) . This is not a physical exercise, but a spiritual state where the disciple's "Gates" are closed to malicious influence and trauma through the authority of the Masters.
- Righteous Defense: The Iron Plate is a defensive shield. It is granted so that the practitioner may walk the world safely to perform good deeds.
- Authority of the Master: The resilience is a "gift" from the Ancestral Masters, maintained through the disciple's continued sincerity and ethical conduct.
- Conduct: Using the "Iron Plate" state for ego, bullying, or aggressive display will cause the Masters to "withdraw the seal," leaving the practitioner vulnerable.
Practitioner Insight:
The strength of your "Plate" is reflective of your Cheng Xin (Sincerity). A practitioner who maintains their daily morning and evening rituals will find their spiritual shielding remains robust and responsive to sudden threats.
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