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Kung Fu: Roll on Impact
Almost every physical, fighting discipline you will be taught how to roll correctly, an invaluable skill that I've had to use more than once in my life thanks to my knack for tripping over things when running without looking where I'm going. But how does one roll correctly?
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Monkey Block Work
Monkey’s block system is based on four main blocks. These are the upper hingi, lower hingi, lao shin, dai shin. Monkey’s hands are always kept in a relaxed position, only assuming harder positions when performing a direct action, such as punching or finger-striking. However, the monkey’s reactive style of fighting means that each block should [...]
Kung Fu Class Positions and Rankings
In Western society, people place a lot of emphasis on goals and achievements. This is a foreign concept to many Eastern societies, something often reflected in their martial arts.
Five Moral Pillars of Martial Arts
Without controls, teaching a person a martial art is dangerous. That person, with just a little bit of training, immediately becomes a more dangerous member of society.
It’s Coming… Shaolin Monks: Wheel of Life