Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes close-range combat, quick strikes, and efficient movement. It’s a style that’s been made famous by Bruce Lee and more recently by the Ip Man movies. But what are the key principles that make Wing Chun so effective in a fight? First and foremost, Wing Chun is …
The realm of martial arts is one where gestures and symbols hold immense significance and meaning. Within this realm, there’s a particular symbol that’s steeped in tradition and imbued with considerable import – the symbol of a closed fist, concealed by an open hand. This symbol is a common sight in martial arts dojos and …
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As an MMA practitioner, I’ve always been fascinated by the variety of martial arts that are represented in the sport. From Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to kickboxing, there’s a wide range of techniques and strategies that fighters can use to dominate in the cage. However, I’ve always been curious about the Chinese martial arts. Despite the fact …
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Bruce Lee is perhaps the most famous martial artist of all time. He was also one of the most powerful. Standing at only 5’8” and weighing 130-141lbs, he was capable of huge feats of athleticism as well as inflicting devastating strikes on much larger opponents. One of his most famous demonstrations is the one inch …
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The answer to the question are there female Shaolin monks is not a simple yes or no. Just like in any other religion, Buddhism separates men and women and each has separate places of worship. The world-famous Shaolin temple located in the Henan province in China is a male monastery; women are not allowed in …
During my many years of martial arts practice, I’ve used a large number of martial arts shoes both for sparring and normal training. They’re far superior to normal street sneakers and a good pair can greatly support the development of your chosen art. I thought it would be useful to outline what I look …
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The drunken boxing fighting style has been around for centuries and has been popularised in numerous kung fu movies. However, is drunken boxing an effective fighting style? What is the drunken boxing fighting style? Drunken boxing is not a seperate martial art but rather a series of forms or movements within particular styles of Chinese …
Iron bone training is a key part of Kung Fu training but really its usefulness can be applied to all martial arts. It involves the systematic conditioning of the skeletal system so that it becomes tougher and stronger, and less susceptible to damage. It’s something that I’ve practiced for some time and I wanted to …
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