kung fu
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…
Snake Strikes of Choy Li Fut Kung Fu
It was during the Tang Dynasty (617-960) that the martial arts really began to flourish in China. Because of the Middle Kingdom’s increased interaction with the regions beyond its borders, its fighting arts were spread far and wide, and they are believed to have influenced numerous combat systems practiced in Korea, Okinawa, Vietnam and other…
Karate’s Chinese Connection Part 1
Karate’s Chinese Connection As a kung fu and tai chi teacher, one of the most common questions I get asked is, “What is the difference between kung fu and karate?” My short answer is, “Kung fu is the name given to the martial arts of China and karate comes from Japan.” On the surface, this…
