Working with Baoding Balls is said to relieve arthritis symptoms and improve manual dexterity. The writer here attests to improvement in manual dexterity. They may even help relieve carpal tunnel syndrome. The lighter hollow versions with chimes in the core are the best for beginners, Tai Chi students, or someone is older.
The solid steel versions are for intermediate or advanced martial arts training. Exercises with baoding balls will improve the fine hand motor control that is useful for trapping, controlling, and locking for chin na, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and grappling.
The YouTube clip shows basic exercises. One exercise variation is to rotate them counter-clockwise and clockwise inside one palm, using gravity to help you maintain control over them. Avoid having them bump loudly, some try to not let them touch at all. Better users often do more than two in one hand. By manipulating them in your hand, you are also working the forearm and shoulder muscles.
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