Bianca Mohan describes her journey to becoming a kung fu black belt, how kung fu training has helped her learn how to direct herself through life. Below is an account of Bianca’s journey. I will always remember my very first adult Kung Fu class. It was weapons day and we all had an opportunity to […]
The Cat Stance in Chinese Martial arts of Kung Fu gives important tips below. It is a flexible stance that is mainly used in defensive movements. The Cat has always had a place in Chinese culture. In Chinese astrology the Cat is said to have missed out on a place as a zodiac animal symbol due […]
Martial arts children and kung fu training. This article tells the reasons why children should participate in kung fu. The training of children in martial arts has been the source of contentious debate within the community. It sometimes is incorrectly attributed to the development or encouragement of violence in children. This is not an accurate assessment […]
Below is Jonathan Finkelstein’s account of how kung fu training actually helped him with his knee problem. He also highlights the usefulness of the Cat stance in daily life. Jonathan is a Kung Fu student at our Golden Lion Kung Fu Murrumbeena Centre. We are told how Kung Fu evolved from watching and imitating the movements of […]
Part of what makes tai chi or kung fu more than pretty choreography is the martial arts spirit each practitioner puts into their form. You may also hear it referred to as “shen”. It is their unique style and flavour, their soul. Often this manifests as subtle interpretations that make no two routines exactly the […]
The Importance of kung fu breathing meditation in martial arts channel our Qi (Chi) for maximal effect, with proper breathing our movements do not become stilted, ineffective, and we do not become tired. Breathing and meditation form a vital part in kung fu training. “Breathing control gives man strength, vitality, inspiration, and magic powers.” – […]
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