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Why not take a look in the library?

Hello out there, Uncle Sickness here. Today, I’d like to share with you a new page: Recommended & Required Reading … Continue reading Why not take a look in the library?

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How I Survived Sepsis Through the “Power of Kung Fu”
Essay, Qigong & Meditation

How I Survived Sepsis Through the “Power of Kung Fu”

The concept of “kung fu” has become so widespread that most people are at least passingly familiar with it. Many … Continue reading How I Survived Sepsis Through the “Power of Kung Fu”

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Foolishness Friday: Fully Full On Foolishness Edition

When is a plot not really a plot? When it’s the “plot” of today’s selection, Kung Fu Gold!!!   The … Continue reading Foolishness Friday: Fully Full On Foolishness Edition

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Foolishness Friday: Act the Fool at Your Own Risk Edition!!

No jokes, no wordplay, no silliness. Just pure, unadulterated BAGUAZHANG! This is the story of a family standing up to … Continue reading Foolishness Friday: Act the Fool at Your Own Risk Edition!!

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“Three Points On a Line”: Three Fighting Methods of Xingyiquan
Strategy & Tactics, Xingyi Theory

“Three Points On a Line”: Three Fighting Methods of Xingyiquan

•借法/Jie Fa – Borrowing Method 動以處靜有借法 Movement used to discipline Stillness is the Borrowing Method Uncle’s Comments: There are multiple … Continue reading “Three Points On a Line”: Three Fighting Methods of Xingyiquan

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Examining Xingyiquan’s Eight Essentials as Neigong Training Regimen
Essay, Qigong & Meditation, Xingyi Theory

Examining Xingyiquan’s Eight Essentials as Neigong Training Regimen

The theory of Xingyiquan is concise, clear, & well-developed. Previous generations of practitioners have refined the lessons of their teachers, … Continue reading Examining Xingyiquan’s Eight Essentials as Neigong Training Regimen

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Strategy & Tactics, Xingyi Theory

打人如拔草/Da Ren Ru Ba Cao – Striking People is like Pulling up Grass

手足齊到定要贏,若是手到步不到,打人不得妙,手到步也到,打人如拔草。 “When the hands & feet arrive simultaneously you are sure to win. If the hands arrive but the feet … Continue reading 打人如拔草/Da Ren Ru Ba Cao – Striking People is like Pulling up Grass

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A Look Back at the Inspiration Behind Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts

A few years ago, I was struggling to stay motivated. A series of ridiculous medical problems & bouts of illness, … Continue reading A Look Back at the Inspiration Behind Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts

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螳螂拳七長八短/Tanglangquan Qi Chang Ba Duan – Tanglangquan’s Seven Long & Eight Short
Strategy & Tactics, Tanglang Theory

螳螂拳七長八短/Tanglangquan Qi Chang Ba Duan – Tanglangquan’s Seven Long & Eight Short

七長/Qi Chang – Seven Long 順步請長,搖步入手,纏封雙掌,迎面通捶,剿手砍掌,反身疾入,韓通通背。 Smooth Step Inviting is Chief, Shaking Step Entering Hand, Winding Sealing Double Palm, Direct … Continue reading 螳螂拳七長八短/Tanglangquan Qi Chang Ba Duan – Tanglangquan’s Seven Long & Eight Short

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A Quick Update about the Recent lack of Updates

Hello, out there! Uncle Sickness here. I wanted to say a bit about the sporadic posting here of late. I … Continue reading A Quick Update about the Recent lack of Updates

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