Bruce Lee, the martial artist who created the jeet kune do style, emphasized that an effective feint is a deceiving thrust. It lures the opponent into making an appropriate parry, yet leaves the...
Perhaps because of its violent side, kung fu stresses manners and respect. This importance, combined with its roots in Chinese culture, make kung fu etiquette very mysterious. In fact, fear of...
For centuries, marital arts experts of the Far East have used throwing stars as an effective throwing weapon. Unlike a knife, which can only harm a target with one end, a throwing star is...
Nunchucks are essential to any would-be ninja looking to gear up for a battle or just to impress your ninja friends. Even if you don't know how to use the "boatman's staff," just swinging the...
Kung Fu not only teaches you self defense, but you can also improve your confidence, self esteem, flexibility, posture and overall fitness level. Kung Fu is especially beneficial to kids and...
Training with a Wing Chun Butterfly Sword is considered the highest skill in Kung Fu martial arts. It is known as "bot jaam do," which means "eight sword cut" because it is made up of eight...
Wing Chun Kung Fu is a martial art known for its simplicity. It is mostly an open handed style of fighting. Learning to use weapons such as the Wing Chun long pole are also considered to be an...
Although the most famous use of the back fist in martial arts is probably the spinning back fist, it is by no means the only effective use of the back fist. The center punch back fist is actually...
The kung fu center punch is sometimes called a rotary or rotation punch. There are variations among the many styles of kung fu regarding the targeting of the punches and the rotation of the hands....
Known by a variety of names in different styles, the kung fu front kick is a snapping kick thrown by the rear leg. Similar kicks can be found in almost every martial art in the world. Although it...
It is important to stretch and warm up before any kung fu training sessions. It is also very important to stretch at other times as well to increase overall flexibility. The overall goal should be...
The cat stance is used extensively in Chinese martial arts. In addition to being used in tiger and leopard styles, it can also be found in non-cat-based styles such as crane. It allows for...
In kung fu, the cross stance is frequently used to deliver lower-torso strikes. While lowering the body of the fighter, this stance provides a great deal of stability. From this stance the fighter...
The horse riding stance, also known simply as the horse stance, is one of the most common stances in the martial arts. Found in northern- and southern-based kung fu styles, it is used as a basic...
The mountain climbing stance is similar to the generic kung fu front or forward stance at first glance, but it is a separate stance with a different purpose. Many styles designate the mountain...
The pu tui stance is a low stance that keeps the dominant side in the rear, ready to strike with maximum power--often by springing up from the pu tui. The pu tui, called in some kung fu styles the...
The single leg stance is used extensively in Chinese martial arts for both armed and unarmed combat. The raised leg allows for quick blocks and counterkicks. It also allows the student to squarely...
Kung fu dates back over 1500 years and has changed over the times, becoming one of the most common types of Chinese martial arts. It claims to bring confidence and clarity while at the same time...
Many martial artists regard Bruce Lee as their greatest inspiration. Lee revolutionized martial arts, placing focus on honing his body into a weapon while integrating techniques from many styles....
After coming out of the theater, all you can think about are those Kung Fu masters in the movie, flying through the air, spinning, kicking and punching in flurries. If you just knew a couple of...
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