kung fu
No Belts in Kung Fu
This article originally appeared in the June 1991 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, “Training for Life” by Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong. You might say that in Japanese and Korean martial arts, the most important part of the wardrobe is the belt. The belt’s color designates the martial artist’s rank, making it a critical part of…
Relationship Titles in the Traditional Kung Fu and Tai Chi School
The term “kuen” (kune) is a Cantonese word which means “fist” and usually refers to a particular fighting style of kung fu. For example, Choy Li Fut Kuen means “Choy Li Fut Fist” and Wing Chun Kuen means “Wing Chun Fist”. The word “gar” (ga) translates to “family”. For instance, Hung Gar Kuen translates to…
Breathing Easy During the Pandemic
In late January of 2020, data suggested that COVID-19 was primarily a respiratory infection and those with asthma were at a higher risk for severe illness. Health care workers were told to look out for three primary conditions: high fever, cough, and shortness of breath. As a person who has had asthma since childhood, the…
Training for Life – A Slice of Kung Fu
This article originally appeared in the May 1987 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine, “Training for Life” by Grandmaster Doc Fai Wong. The broadsword was the number-one weapon in China before firearms made their appearance. Referred to in Chinese as don-do (single knife), the broadsword was carried primarily by foot soldiers, who used it both…
