Addicted To Kung Fu
It’s been a while since I wrote in this blog. I think much of it has to do with being a practical martial artist. What I mean by this is, I am not to big into show boating or bragging. So I am often unsure what to actually blog about.
…I will however from time to time share some of my views with you [Read more…]
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Kung fu is more than a martial art form. It has a number of fighting styles, mainly coming from China which are categorized into schools. Kung fu styles are separated from each other based on the training methods, techniques, manipulation of “qi” or energy, and even with their geographical association or birthplace.
Regardless of what school or kung fu training is preferred, there is no doubt that this martial arts form can definitely improve a person’s sense of self-discipline. Students would be able to learn the basics, forms, use of weapons and different styles when training. But in addition to these, students would also be taught philosophy and ethics. A complete training will not only introduce you to proper stances and execution, but also to culture and philosophy behind the art form.
Mostly, kung fu students will sign up for training to improve their physical well-being. Because of the rigorous training and workouts, the body will have better cardiovascular and overall physical health. There are even studies showing that learning kung fu can help improve a person’s bone density. [Read more…]
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Okay the title sucks! but I really couldn’t think of any other title for this post. Today I am going to talk about Chi or at least how I perceive it to be. Often I find that when I start teaching someone the concepts of Chi there eyes start to glaze over and they have no idea what I am talking about.
People make fun of things they don’t understand. What people don’t realize is that all of us have Chi, but most of us don’t understand the language of Chi.
In Wing Chun you understand it as “Talking Hands” or Sensing Hands. Believe it or not your body talks. The moment you make contact with your opponent the conversation begins. Did you know that just a small little insignificant thought can change the entire conversation in a blink of an eye?
Try This: Tell someone to just grab your arm. All that I want you to do is look straight ahead, every time your arm is grabbed don’t think about anything simply get your eyes to go to the spot that was just grabbed and just let your body move. Again it is important that you do not think about it, rather as soon as your eyes make contact with it, just let go and feel.
It helps to have a training partner who is not trying to beat the snot out of you. This drill won’t make you kick people’s butt better or anything like that. This drill is to simply help you let go of yourself. So that you can hear what your opponent is saying to you.
Chi doesn’t exist for you until you actually feel energy. Before you can do that you need to imagine Chi first. The drill I shared with you will help you connect your imagination to your Chi. It is through imagination that you will learn to develop a deeper level of feeling.
