self defense
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…
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…
Don’t Call It a Comeback
Rest, recuperateration, and rejuvenation are part of any balanced workout regimen.
Training for Life – Glad to Be Back!
Note: This article was originally published in the March 2000 issue of Inside Kung Fu Magazine. Several years ago, I reluctantly put aside writing my Training For Life column because of requests from students and martial artists who wanted me to take the time to build my Plum Blossom Federation throughout the world. I found…
