by Shifu Don | Jul 14, 2018 | Kung Fu |
A punch is a striking blow with the fist. It is used in most martial arts and combat sports, most notably Boxing where it is the only type of offensive technique allowed. In sports, hand wraps or other padding such as gloves may be used to protect athletes and...
by Shifu Don | Jul 1, 2018 | Kung Fu |
You may start each day intending to spend half an hour on your zafu, practice walking meditation in the park, or write three haikus capturing the essence of your insights. But you’re out of yogurt and broccoli, there are 237 unread emails in your inbox, your taxes...
by Shifu Don | Jun 30, 2018 | Kung Fu |
Zuo Pan Bu (interpreted as “sitting on crossed legs stance”) is known by a number of names, such as the contemporary wushu “cross stance” or “rest stance.” It can be assumed by beginning in Ma Bu, pivoting counterclockwise on the right toe, and crouching down with the...
by Shifu Don | Jun 21, 2018 | Kung Fu |
In general, kung fu/kungfu or gung fu/gongfu (/ˌkʌŋˈfuː/ (About this sound listen) or /ˌkʊŋˈfuː/; 功夫, Pinyin: gōngfu) refers to the Chinese martial arts, also called wushu and quanfa. In China, it refers to any study, learning, or practice that requires patience,...
by Shifu Don | Jun 21, 2018 | Kung Fu |
Xuan Ji Bu is rendered as the “false” or “tricky leg” stance, associated with kicking attacks. Popular alternative labels include the “empty stance” (Xu Bu) or “cat stance” (Mao Bu). Xuan Ji Bu is assumed by placing one’s entire body weight on a...
by Shifu Don | Jun 4, 2018 | Kung Fu |
Jin Ji Du Li, translated as “golden rooster stands on one leg,” is popularly known as the crane stance, used heavily in karate. It is formed by raising one knee to its maximum height. The facing can be either to the front or the side, relative to the opponent. As with...
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