Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming explains why kung fu practitioners are fighting like karate fighters and goes on to make the case that kung fu should fight with kung fu. If…
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Behind Every Good Non-Classical Martial Artist . . .
For classical martial artists. so many masters and sifus, nowadays trying to cut corners and gets there the easy way. Their excuse “I do non-classical martial arts”. Usually, it’s…
The Middle-Aged To Martial Arts
Lioyd Fridenberg discusses learning martial arts as middle aged. The reasons men and women are turning to the martial arts as a form of physical training are a topic…
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Reverse Count Meditation
by Master Bok-Nam Park [Adapted and re-edited by F. Hriadil, Reverse Count Meditation] Begin by assuming a comfortable seated position. Keep the breathing relaxed and follow a natural breathing…
Outdoor Martial Arts – A Guide To Training Without Sun Burn
The image of martial arts students training outdoors is pervasive. From Beijing parks to the Shaolin Temple, from Hollywood and Hong Kong movies to “Kung Fu Panda,” the romance of…
An Introduction To Force Decisions
Each day, media outlets all over the country describe events where officers use force decisions. Often, the reporters and the citizens question the need for force at all or whether…
Tai Chi Push Hands: Why?
Tai Chi Push Hands used to be one of the greatest training aids ever invented. However, over the years, those who could not or did not know how to fight,…
Common Martial Arts Injuries
The most common martial arts injuries are sprains, strains, cuts, and bruises. Broken bones also occur. These injuries frequently affect the knee, ankle, shoulder and elbow. Hands are particularly vulnerable…
Golden Circle Breath
Grandmaster Rick Moneymaker explains Golden Circle Breath and the power it contains. This Chi Kung has three underlying factors that help to make it powerful. They are different aspects of…
Improving Athletic Endurance
There are many “natural herbal” supplements available to improve athletic endurance. Unfortunately, most are manufactured by companies whose chief aim is to make money instead of promoting health. These companies…
Taiji Breathing
First, let us consider natural breathing. When you practice Taijiquan with this taiji breathing, your mind does not have to be focused on the breathing. This is especially important for…
Self Defense And The Law
Self-defense and the law begins when you are required to defend yourself against an unlawful attack and it is a time honored principle that one is entitle to defend himself…
Candle Use In Martial Arts
In Chinese martial society, candles were once popularly used for training. This is because candles were an important source of lighting in ancient times, and thus were more readily available…