Why you should train kung fu
I remember as a kid watching Kung Fu Theater on Saturday afternoons on my little black and white tv. I thought [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 4 – The Horse Stance
The Horse Stance is the foundational stance in our Kung Fu training. You should practice all of your strikes and blocks [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 9 – The Lunge Stance
The lunge stance is most commonly used for training our straight line, forward kicks, such as the front thrust kick. You [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 1A – The Spirit Shout
The Spirit Shout is not only an important part of your training, but is should also be employed in an combative [...]
Eye Blitz
In situations where there is a significant size disparity between the assailant and victim, there is a need for tools to [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 15 – Hammerfist Strike
The hammerfist will be one of the most important tools in your toolbox as you learn how to fight and deal [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 13 – Palm Heel Strike
For the typical trainee, the palm heel strike will be the most important striking technique. The palm heel strike is preferred [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 11 – Front Snap Kick
The front snap kick is another basic tool that should be in the arsenal of everyone. The front snap kick is [...]
Principles versus techniques
A few years back, I stumbled upon a video on Youtube demonstrating a technique to escape from a wrist grab. [...]
Beginner Kung Fu Lesson 2 Ceremonial Bow
The Ceremonial Bow is a common component in any martial arts training. In the kung fu school where I trained, we [...]