Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 23 – Inside Crescent Kick
The inside crescent kick is a versatile kung fu kick that can be used to attack the legs, ribs and even [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 22 – Roundhouse Kick
The roundhouse kick is a popular kick in martial arts, often seen in martial arts movies. While the movies show the [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 21 – Front Knee Thrust
One of the primary tools you will find in combatives training is the Front Knee Thrust. It is most effective for [...]
How to use this website
Welcome to Practical Kung Fu. I don't pretend to be an expert in Kung Fu, but I did train for a [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 14 – Palm Slap
Another basic kung fu striking technique is the palm slap. It is also a commonly taught technique in the world of [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 18 – Three more stances
The last three basic kung fu stances we'll cover for now are the Cat Stance, Back Stance and Snake Stance. These [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 17 – Two transition stances
Two of the best kung fu stances for training the legs as well as the hips are the Monkey Stance and [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 12 – Two variations of the Horse Stance
The Horse Stance is our most basic Kung Fu stance, and it is employed throughout beginner training to build strength in [...]
The Kung Fu Form Trap
When I formally trained at a Kung Fu school over 15 years ago, after our beginner level training, we typically learned [...]
Three primary striking techniques for self defense
When most people get into a fight (which they likely should've avoided in the first place), they tend to throw fists. [...]