Crossing Hands Episode 1: Jonathan Pritchard
Crossing Hands is a Chinese Martial Arts term, used to describe two individuals engaging in a bout to compare their … Continue reading Crossing Hands Episode 1: Jonathan Pritchard
Author: Uncle Sickness
Hello, I'm your Uncle Sickness. My study of martial arts & Daoist philosophy began in college & has carried through the rest of my life. In that time, I've learned Ba Fan Shou, Tan Tui (10 & 12 Road versions), Taijiquan, Tanglangquan, Baguazhang, & my personal favorite, Xingyiquan. In addition, I've studied a number of popular Qigong styles & meditation techniques.
Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 7: Recovery Practice
A most vital topic is covered in this episode: Recovery Practice. Learn the open secret that separates those who advance … Continue reading Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 7: Recovery Practice
Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 6: The Importance of Anatomical Targets
Episode 6 focuses on perhaps the most critical, yet neglected, area of Martial Arts: Anatomical Targets. Join e-Dad Number 1 … Continue reading Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 6: The Importance of Anatomical Targets
Image Training & Body Models Part 3
螳螂之體/Tanglang Zhi Ti – Tanglang’s Body: 梅花太極手﹐寒雞步猴勢﹔太極手千變萬化﹐寒雞步變化無窮。 Plum Flower Taiji Hands, Cold Chicken Steps, & Monkey Disposition; Taiji Hands … Continue reading Image Training & Body Models Part 3
Image Training & Body Models Part 2
八卦掌之四特性/Baguazhang Zhi Si Texing – Baguazhang’s Four Characteristics: •龍形 – Dragon Shape: 走/Zou-Walking must be smooth, continuous, & circular, guided … Continue reading Image Training & Body Models Part 2
Image Training & Body Models Part 1
形意拳之六型/Xingyiquan Zhi Liu Xing- Xingyiquan’s Six Models: •雞腿 – Chicken Legs: The thighs rub each other in passing, the … Continue reading Image Training & Body Models Part 1
尹氏八卦掌八形掌法/Yin Shi Baguazhang Ba Xing Zhang Fa – Yin Style Baguazhang’s Eight Animals Palm Method
乾卦獅形連環掌/Qian Gua Shi Xing Lianhuan Zhang – Qian Gua Lion Shape Interlocking Palm: 削/Xiao – Sweeping, 碴/Cha – Cutting, 劈/Pi … Continue reading 尹氏八卦掌八形掌法/Yin Shi Baguazhang Ba Xing Zhang Fa – Yin Style Baguazhang’s Eight Animals Palm Method
ON EMPTY FORCE -or- Advanced Martial Arts & Magical Thinking vs Actual Magic
This subject involves reality being affected by concentrated force of will & is considered pure fraud by academics. But this … Continue reading ON EMPTY FORCE -or- Advanced Martial Arts & Magical Thinking vs Actual Magic
勢/Shi: The Key Concept In The Study & Application Of Strategy
Learning concepts from foreign cultures is, admittedly, a difficult process to due to the amount of background information required to … Continue reading 勢/Shi: The Key Concept In The Study & Application Of Strategy
呂洞賓百字碑/Lu Dongbin Baizibei – Lu Dongbin’s One Hundred Character Stele
養氣忘言守。降心為不為。 動靜知宗祖。無事更尋誰。 真常須應物。應物要不迷。 不迷性自住。性住氣自回。 氣回丹自結。夢中配坎離。 陰陽生返復。普化一聲雷。 白雲朝頂上。甘露灑須彌。 自飲長生酒。逍遙誰得知。 坐聽無弦曲。明通造化機。 都來二十句。端的上天梯。 Nurture the Qi, forget words & guard it. Subdue the … Continue reading 呂洞賓百字碑/Lu Dongbin Baizibei – Lu Dongbin’s One Hundred Character Stele
Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts 