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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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
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
調息六字/Tiao Xi Liu Zi – Six Characters on Regulating the Breath
The Six Characters on Regulating the Breath are six stages of practice for training & improving the breathing. Together they … Continue reading 調息六字/Tiao Xi Liu Zi – Six Characters on Regulating the Breath
The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 5: Qi Development & Neigong
This episode sees the ever cordial trio of Uncle Sickness, YogaMidnight, & Maeko delve into the mysterious concept of Qi, … Continue reading The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 5: Qi Development & Neigong
The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 4: The Connecting & Contact Skills of Xingyiquan
This episode is all about getting touch with your opponent… SO YOU CAN PUNCH HIM IN HIS FACE! All Martial … Continue reading The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 4: The Connecting & Contact Skills of Xingyiquan
The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 3: Embodying Philosophy Through Martial Arts
In this episode, Maeko & Uncle discuss how the practice of a Martial Art involves physically embodying the philosophy of … Continue reading The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 3: Embodying Philosophy Through Martial Arts
The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 2: School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures, & Embodying the Philosophy of Your Martial Art
Episode 2 of the Kung Fu Discussion Group is now available to celebrate this Foolishness Friday. This episode sees the … Continue reading The Kung Fu Discussion Group – Episode 2: School Etiquette, Teaching Signatures, & Embodying the Philosophy of Your Martial Art
Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts 