Category Archives: Resources

Useful information for students of the Academy of Martial and Internal Arts.

Ted performing Mizong (Back in the Day)

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Ted Mancuso

Mizong Kung Fu is also known as Lost Track Style. It is known for its quick changes, deceptive footwork and unusual walking patterns. Like many Northern styles, it is extended, expressive and graceful. Here’s a short clip from the early … Continue reading →

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Daily Neigong (Qigong) Routine

Posted on March 27, 2020 by school

Our illustrious and accomplished colleague and friend in Sacramento, Sifu Robert Nakashima, has generously created and shared his daily Neigong routine. Running about 20 minutes, even just watching this video provides calm and comfort, although getting up and trying it … Continue reading →

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Kung Fu Planet

Posted on May 10, 2019 by school

Waves of energy, kung fu style.

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Linking Fist Form #1

Posted on October 8, 2018 by school

Students! Learning the Adam Hsu Linking Fist form at our Academy? Here’s a treat and solid reference: Adam Hsu’s (Sigung) class performing the set at the Cupertino School.

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Adam Hsu Linking Fist

Posted on July 17, 2016 by school

We are happy and proud to teach one of the best beginning Kung Fu forms:  Sifu Adam Hsu’s Linking Fist. This combines elements of traditional practice with modern methods of instruction. The entire form is 16 movements with not one … Continue reading →

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Your Lineage or, Keep Practicing That Punch

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Ted Mancuso

We couldn’t resist posting this clip here for a number of reasons: Here, at the biggest Baji Quan (Baji style Kung Fu) convocation in the world, your great-grand teacher, Liu Yun Chiao, is honored with everyone in the hall doing … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi Core Movements

Posted on January 10, 2016 by school

This is the PDF booklet to accompany our seminar, A Taste of Tai Chi: Core Moves and Energies. If you are interested in upcoming dates for this class, click HERE. If you would like to see the whole menu of … Continue reading →

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Wang Zi Ping

Posted on September 5, 2015 by school

Of course, part of martial arts learning resides in traditional choreographed forms. We at the Academy, take this one step further and teach classical forms for two people (partner routines) such as the San Cai Sword. In the film clip … Continue reading →

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The Profile of Long Fist

Posted on June 25, 2015 by school

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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How to Memorize a Kung Fu Form

Posted on June 21, 2015 by school

Forms are pre-arranged sequences of martial movements. The trouble is that you may not have any experience memorizing sequenced actions. Here are a few tips for making this a pleasant learning experience.

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Move List: T’ai Chi Short Set

Posted on April 15, 2015 by school
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Move List: Lien Bu Quan

Posted on April 6, 2015 by school
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Move List: T’ai Chi Long Set/Yang Style

Posted on April 5, 2015 by school
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Move List: T’ai Chi Straight Sword/Yang style

Posted on April 5, 2015 by school
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Move List: Jiang Rong Jiao Bagua Palms

Posted on April 4, 2015 by school

Prepare Lean on Horse, Ask Directions Hide the Flowers Under the Leaves Palm One Wild Goose Leaves Flock Purple Swallow Opens the Scissors Close the Door, Push the Moon Hide the Flowers Under the Leaves Wild Goose Leaves Flock Palm … Continue reading →

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