Tag Archives: Kung Fu Santa Cruz

A Very Short Lesson on Bagua Zhang’s Reeling Silk

Posted on May 29, 2023 by school
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Kung Fu Has No Corners

Posted on April 15, 2023 by school
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Mat of Asphalt

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Gene Ching

The pandemic shifted everything, even our martial arts practice. Here at the Academy of Martial and Internal Arts in Santa Cruz, the most prominent change has been that we now train outside in parking lot. I know we’re not the … Continue reading →

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Bagua and the Pandemic Pivot

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Gene Ching

The unprecedented changes triggered by the pandemic are ongoing. Like every school all around the world, the Academy of Martial and Internal Arts is adjusting to the changes. We struggle onward despite these challenges, but there are surely more ahead. … 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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Workshop Report: The Fine Art of Choking

Posted on February 28, 2017 by school

A demonstration and workshop on the fine art of choking was a change in schedule for the Saturday morning Kung Fu class last week. Black sash instructor, Mike Gruber—highly knowledgeable about Kung Fu, and an expert Judo player—opened the class, … Continue reading →

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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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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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