self defense
Horse Sense
Horse stance training is important in kung fu, especially when it comes to the Southern systems of Shaolin. Most of the “old-timers” talk about how hard they trained a generation ago. It sounds as though you could only find people working hard in the “old days.” Many say kung fu practitioners are not as good…
Weekend with Grandmaster 2025
Join us for our 40th year celebration which includes a martial arts exhibition, a school-wide banquet, and special seminars with Grandmaster & Tai-Sigung!
Halloween’s Hidden Danger
Fall has arrived with its cooler temperatures and shorter days. As the sun sets lower and shadows grow longer, Halloween is quickly approaching. Soon, the quiet suburban streets will be filled with a colorful mix of little ghosts, miniature witches, and tiny pokemons. The children will don their favorite costumes and set out to canvass…
Arming Yourself with the Laws of Self-Defense
Can You Trust Your Training? Effective self-defense training always emphasizes the teaching of situational awareness. It must offer specific instructions on how to counter the most common types of attacks such as grabs, punches, and kicks. The training should also include some groundwork. The best self-defense programs take a hands-on approach, allowing students to test…
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…
