kung fu
The Long and Short of Stretching for Martial Arts
Chinese martial arts is unique in that it places a strong emphasis on developing both martial ability and overall health & longevity. High level kung fu and tai chi practitioners are not only renowned for their remarkable fighting ability, but also for their impressive track record of living long lives. Great Grandmaster Hu Yuen-Chou, one…
No Stance, No Art
A primary foundation of any martial art is the stance. Whether your style is from northern or southern China, is external or internal, stances are the basis for success. Although some believe agile footwork is more important than solid stances, if you train enough in all-around fighting, including wrestling, falling, and grappling techniques, you’ll find…
Great Grandmaster Wong Gong
Wong Gong aka Wong Ming Sang, was born in 1928 in the city of Kong Moon (Jian Men), Guangdong province of China. He began his study of Choy Li Fut Kung Fu when he was 10 years old from the famous Choy Li Fut Great-Grandmaster Chan Cheong Mo. Besides his great Kung Fu skill, he…
Quality, Not Quantity
Do you measure your martial art skill by the number of forms you know or the tournament trophies you won? I hope not. Because, if you do, you’re keeping yourself from ever reaching your top martial arts potential. It’s not how many sets you know, or how many people you’ve defeated at tournaments that makes…
The Fan’s Fighting Application
In ancient times, fans were the only practical air-conditioning units available. Even today, many people still rely upon paper fans for instant relief from hot summer heat. But did you know the same innocent-looking, hand painted, folded triangle can be a deadly self-defense weapon? I am speaking of paper fans with bamboo ribs. Most people…
