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Practiced Intent
Internal martial practice is an important step to deepening and improving your kung fu. In this video, Sifu Ted demonstrates and teaches a short exercise learned decades earlier from Sifu Wing Lam, for developing and incorporating intent into movement. Following … Continue reading
Telescoping
This guy has a huge jaw! A damned big jaw. By far, the largest jaw I’ve ever seen. At least, that’s what twirling around my brain as I face my sparring partner. Of course, the truth is that his jaw—in … Continue reading
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Beng Jin: Kung Fu’s Hidden Skill
Here’s a new video on Beng Energy. If you’re one of our Tai Chi students you have probably heard me lecture on this special quality, and are undoubtedly practicing this right now! But Beng Jin exists in all styles of … Continue reading
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Tagged beng energy, jings, kung fu energy, kung fu qualities, kung fu throwing, tai chi energies, tai chi jing, tai chi throwing
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Intent
This is maybe not entirely martial, but is a beautiful demonstration of Intent. I think it will also take your mind off of your worries for a few minutes! Enjoy.
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Seven Experiences of Martial Training
Nowadays, everyone seems to want a practice. But the fact that martial arts practice has a path all its own may result in some disappointment to those seeking a casual gym-style experience. Such deep practice can render unexpected results. The … Continue reading
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Tagged combat, Forms, Kung Fu, Martial Arts, meditation, relaxation, Tai Chi
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Interview with Grandteacher Adam Hsu (Added parts 4 & 5)
Adam Hsu is one of the top Kung Fu teachers in the world. He is also one of the “grandparent” teachers at the Academy, having taught both sifus Linda and Ted. In this series—the first THREE parts now posted—he begins … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam Hsu, bagua zhang, baji quan, big spear, chang chuan, changquan, chinese martial arts, chinese weapons, hsing I chuan, Kung Fu, kung fu weapons, Li Shu Wen, Liu Yun Chiao, Long Fist, lost track style, mei hua quan, mizong quan, muslim kung fu, pachi chuan, pakua chang, pigua zhang, pikua chang, Qigong, san cai sword, spring leg boxing, sword polisher’s record, tai chi chuan, Taijiquan, tantui, weapons sparring, wutan, xing yi quan, xingyiquan
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Slow Learner
Next October, I will celebrate my 50th year in the martial arts. When I started studying, I had no idea or plan to make this a lifetime practice. I joined up for the same reason a lot of 16 year … Continue reading
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The Profile of Long Fist
The Core of Long FistThe types of material we teach here—Tai Chi, Bagua and Long Fist Kung Fu—all belong to a large family of Kung Fu style from middle and northern China. Tested in war and refined in peace, this … Continue reading
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Tagged Chang Quan, Kung Fu, Long Fist
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Reeling Silk: What is it?
Reeling silk is one of the core principles of authentic Kung Fu practice… ALL authentic Kung Fu practice… Continue reading
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Tagged Chan Ssu Jin, Chen Xiao Wong, Kung Fu, Reeling Silk, Tai Chi, Taijiquan, Wu Shu
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10 Reasons You Don't Want to Study Kung Fu
They call it the mother of martial arts, Kung Fu. Considering its age and the powerful influence it has had on all other martial arts on the planet, this is probably true. On the other hand, as we all know, … Continue reading
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Tagged Kung Fu, tournaments, Training, transcendence
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Getting Out of Your Own [Wu] Wei
It’s probably happened to all of us at least once. That unsettling moment when you look at a word you’ve just written and then question its spelling – even though you’ve used it countless times before – because now it … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, Bruce Lee, habit, insight, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Training
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Mindfullness: Part Two
Chinese traditional beliefs recognize “Three treasures of Life”: Jing, Chi and Shen (Essence, vital Energy and Spirit). An alchemy can occur with these treasures: a co-dependence enhancing the quality of life. These beliefs emphasize the practical and focus on simplicity.
The Four Legs
Martial arts, that is matured martial arts, stands like a firm table on four strong legs. It helps tremendously to know what they are and how these four points interact. Continue reading
