Sifu Adam Hsu on Learning Kung Fu
Adam Hsu on learning Kung Fu: “I am glad my instructors taught me in the traditional way.
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The Teacher’s Teacher
Last Sunday, I got a double-treat: my teacher, Adam Hsu, is in town for a couple of weeks and I had the opportunity to not only see and spend time with him, but to make his Long Fist Kung Fu class available to my own students, most of whom had never met him. Of course, there is always a bit of trepidation presenting your students to your teacher: will they look good to another and more experienced eye? Will my teacher take me aside and, without sarcasm, ask what the hell I have been teaching them? Will my students look … Continue reading →
Adam Hsu Linking Fist
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 repeated. These take you through kicks, punching patterns and crucial stance training. A great beginner’s form! For a glimpse of the set, go to Sifu Marie Anthony’s Cupertino Kung Fu school.
Continue reading →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 an in-depth conversation on the meaning of true Kung Fu. Update: Parts 4 & 5 Now available Want to watch on youtube? Click HERE Want to watch on our affiliate site (plumpub.com?) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5
Continue reading → Taiwan Tales #4
The metro that links Taipei’s diverse neighborhoods rolls and wriggles many times a day, stuffed with people. There is an old Chinese saying that, “If I don’t know you, you don’t exist.” This allows a person to maneuver through the hailstorm of strangers, while performing a little dance of interrupted steps and altered angles. The ultimate Daoist truth is here presented in the flesh, everyone finds his own way. Looking down on it from the high step on an escalator, the whole operation seems Darwinian; survival of the fleetest.
Continue reading →Profile: Ted Mancuso
Our Head Instructor, Mr. Ted Mancuso, has been instrumental in promoting Chinese Martial Arts through his articles and teaching.
Continue reading →A Great Honor
The publishing branch of the Academy of Martial Arts (Plum Publications) has been selected for the honor of publishing the writings of Shi Gung Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji). Acknowledged by many people worldwide to be one of the best martial arts writers and teachers living today, Adam has influenced and educated hundreds of thousands of people with his essays. . This new book, tentatively titled “Sword Against a Cold Sky” will showcase the very works in English that made him famous including pieces on BaGua, Long Fist, Tan Tui, Weapons, Tai Chi and – most importantly – the mental and … Continue reading →
Spear Master Li Shu Wen
Considered the greatest Spear fighter of the 20th century and a master of the famous Baji style, here is some of Li Shu Wen’s story…
Continue reading →Great Grandteacher Liu Yun Chiao
Background information on Liu Yun Chiao, teacher of Adam Hsu and Great Grand instructor of Academy teachers.
Continue reading →Grand Teacher Adam Hsu
Some brief biographical notes on one of the Academy’s Grandteachers. Master Adam Hsu (Hsu Ji)
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