Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 5 – Three Basic Punches
The primary straight-line punches to learn in kung fu are the... Upset Punch Straight Punch Vertical Punch The keys to throwing [...]
Leopard and Crane Form Part 1 – Happy Father’s Day!
Happy Father's Day! I wanted to celebrate Father's Day by sharing a small piece of my favorite kung form that I [...]
The legal side of self defense
Chokehold demonstration In recent weeks we've had two incidents occur on New York subways where an aggressive assailant ended [...]
Why you should consider the kung fu lifestyle
Monkey Stance At a time when everything seems to be a bit chaotic, the kung fu lifestyle can provide [...]
My fitness journey
I've always exercised in one form or another, although I wasn't always consistent. Yet, over time, I continued to gain weight, [...]
Two great kung fu stances for strength and balance
One great reason to train at kung fu and many other martial arts is for the fitness benefit. Before the creation [...]
Kung fu can help with mobility and balance
Those who know me well know that I have loved ones who are getting up in years, and dealing with mobility [...]
Skills you need for self protection
We're living in an increasingly dangerous world. There is no denying that. If you don't already train, it's time you get [...]
How to know when someone is about to assault you
As I’ve written before, and will continue to do so, one of the most important keys to winning a street fight [...]
Warrior fitness
One thing I found lacking in some of the martial arts instructors I trained with years ago was their fitness. My [...]