Kung Fu

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How to prepare and undertake the traditional training in Shaolin Kung Fu in China.

The ability to lift 1000 pounds with Tai Ch'i movement depends upon certain principles of physics. According to Tai Ch'i Chuan theory and in ideal circumstances, 4 oz. of individual inner strength...

To be an effective martial artist, especially in the Chinese tradition, you need two things: Internal and External Power. You are already training your ability to produce external power with your...

Kung fu is a Chinese form of martial arts. It is over four thousand years old. It is built on moderation and balance, the principles of yin and yang. Only by understanding these principals and...

A common athlete's exercise regimen may contain many of the same exercises you do or have done in the past. Sit ups, push ups, curls, running and weight lifting are just a few -- and they're all...

While kung fu was originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, it has become popular around the world as a competitive sport and fitness method. Once you have mastered the beginning...

A stick might seem like a useless and cumbersome tool rather than a weapon in a self defense situation. Kung fu training, however, makes the tool into an effective weapon that can provide defense...

Even when he was focusing only on the physicality of his training, Bruce Lee was constantly developing a hidden philosophy to guide his approach to fighting, jeet kune do. After a back injury that...

The butterfly kick is an advanced Wushu Kung Fu move. It is one of the first advanced kicks learned by students after they master basic forms. When properly done, the butterfly kick is powerful...

Jeet kune do demands an intense level of commitment and energy investment from trainees that only increases with advancement. The payoff of correct training in Bruce Lee's now famous martial arts...

The Duan Chuan routine, or short attack fist form, is a series of stances, punches and kicks that are practiced in kung fu. Most of these techniques are easily mastered by themselves. It is when...

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....

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...