Tai Chi: The Neuroscience Behind Internal Power: How Yi (Intention) Creates Internal Power

From the silent mastery of Tai Ji Chuan 太极拳, also known as Tai Chi in English to the explosive training halls of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), Dr Dominic Er seeks to bridge East and West in a unique journey that fuses traditional Tai Chi with modern combat sports and cutting-edge medicine.A Consultant Nephrologist, Tai Chi disciple and MMA practitioner, Dr Er unveils the inner science of Yi 意 and Song Chen Jin 松沉劲 and the fascia connection 神经筋膜整合 revealing how structural alignment, proprioception and mindful intention form true internal power.This book documents his rare experiences as a disciple-cum-physician to Master Huang Sheng Shyan 黄性贤, his transformation under elite fighters like Heaths Sims, Kru Orono, Kru Yod, Radeem Rahman, Leandro Ataides and Brodinho and his lifelong philosophy rooted in humility, resilience and purpose.DISCOVER:The neuroscience behind Yi 意 and Fa Jin 发劲How Tai Chi and MMA synergise to promote health and longevityVideo demonstrations of Tai Chi & MMA in action via YouTube channel, @Yi-intentionAbout the Author: Dr Dominic Er is a Consultant Nephrologist and pioneer in both clinical practice and healthcare technology. Formerly the CEO of Gleneagles Hospital, he was also General Manager of the Parkway Group (now known as IHH) and CEO of AsiaMedic. At Singapore Parkway Health, he co-led the first spousal kidney transplant with his partner, Dr Akira Wu and was instrumental in establishing acute and chronic dialysis centres across the region. His vision brought Singapore its first medical cyclotron, first PET-CT scanner and the country’s first 64-slice CT angiogram. These medical milestones reflect his dedication to integrating advanced technology with compassionate patient care. His journey now expands into the realms of martial arts and neuroscience, where he blends the ancient wisdom of Tai Chi with the modern rigours of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and fascia science (the study of connective tissues). Read more