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. [...]
The novice progression for strength training
Learning The Deadlift I've lifted weights off and on since I was kid. People who know me well might [...]
The Vital Pyramid – Tactics for Self Defense
I previously wrote about the concept of The Vital Pyramid as one of the models we follow in the world of [...]
Kung Fu blocks for dealing with rounded strikes and kicks
Previously, I discussed blocking techniques for dealing with straight line punches. In the video below I look at kung fu blocks [...]
Kung fu kicks – the side thrust kick
The side thrust kick is another basic kick students often learn when training in a traditional martial art, whether it is [...]
Rounded elbow strike
One of the best tools to add to your fighting arsenal is the rounded elbow strike. This is a great technique [...]
Front Thrust Kick
Training in kung fu involves learning a few basic kicking techniques that can be useful in a street fighting situation as [...]
The roundhouse punch
Probably the most commonly thrown punch in a street fight is some form of the roundhouse punch. This is due to [...]