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游身八卦連環掌的內容/Yóu Shēn Bāguà Liánhuán Zhǎng De Neirong – The Contents of Swimming Body Bagua Interlocking Palm
Bagua Theory

游身八卦連環掌的內容/Yóu Shēn Bāguà Liánhuán Zhǎng De Neirong – The Contents of Swimming Body Bagua Interlocking Palm

Baguazhang is one of the most complex & advanced Northern Chinese Martial Arts, & generally considered the last major development … Continue reading 游身八卦連環掌的內容/Yóu Shēn Bāguà Liánhuán Zhǎng De Neirong – The Contents of Swimming Body Bagua Interlocking Palm

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形意雙手劍法十字訣/Xingyi Shuangshou Jian Fa Shizi Jue – Xingyi Two Handed Sword Method Ten Character Secret
Weaponry, Xingyi Theory

形意雙手劍法十字訣/Xingyi Shuangshou Jian Fa Shizi Jue – Xingyi Two Handed Sword Method Ten Character Secret

劈砍刺撩剪, 掛劃裹撥圈。 劈/Pi – Chop 砍/Kan – Hack 刺/Ci – Stab 撩/Liao – Scoop 剪/Jian – Cut 掛/Gua – Hang … Continue reading 形意雙手劍法十字訣/Xingyi Shuangshou Jian Fa Shizi Jue – Xingyi Two Handed Sword Method Ten Character Secret

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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 8: Martial Ethics & The Code of the Xia
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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 8: Martial Ethics & The Code of the Xia

This episode is all about the Ethical aspect of practicing Martial Arts. The Triple Alliance of Volcano Hands Uncle Sickness, … Continue reading Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 8: Martial Ethics & The Code of the Xia

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Kung Fu Discussion Group, Episode 7: Recovery Practice
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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

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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

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Tanglang Theory

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

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Bagua Theory

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

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Xingyi Theory

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

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ON EMPTY FORCE -or- Advanced Martial Arts & Magical Thinking vs Actual Magic
Essay, Qigong & Meditation

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

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勢/Shi: The Key Concept In The Study & Application Of Strategy
Essay, Strategy & Tactics

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

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