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Greetings and saluations , today I am going to talk about Wing Chun kicking through the Ngo – Dac – Na – System. My wing chun is based on the ip man system, but my fundamental training is from the Ngo – Dac – Na – System. The Ngo – Dac – Na – System system is the study of the most efficent way of delivering energy and driving energy and returning energy back to your opponent. Today we are going to talk about front kicks , slant kicks also known as a stop kick.

Kicking is not about how much you push its about the focus of energy

A front kick is chambered to a 90% angle at least to the waste ,no higher than the solar plexus. The foot comes up from the front ball pushing so we can pop energy up rather than pushing energy up.

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Kicking in Wing Chun

If a student came to me and had to learn to fight very quickly the first thing I would teach would be the basic Wing Chun front kick. Why? Because its easy to learn, safe to perform and effective at both attacking and defending. …

Publish Date: 10/27/2009 7:52

http://kwokwingchun.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/kicking-in-wing-chun/

Lessons from Emin Boztepe | wing chun blog

The proper Wing Tsun stance has 100% of the weight on the rear leg. The pelvis is tilted in. The front leg is springy and can’t be swept. The knees are close so that a kick can’t get in. (this was the forward stance description). …

Publish Date: 06/10/2010 21:30

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Wing Chun Counters Low Kicks with Denial

a Wing Chun practitioner keeps their weight on the back leg, using an agile front leg to launch and defend against kicks. If you get past their front leg, the back leg is an easy target; they cannot move it until they […] …

Publish Date: 12/20/2006 9:31

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Is There A Point To Kung Fu Belts?

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A person can get a black belt in about 2 to 3 years. When I first started training I asked my Sifu if he had a belt rank system.  His reply was yes, but he doesn’t use it. I must admit at first I was a little disappointed. I was really looking to reach that goal.

But none the less I liked the guy so I continued to train with him. As the years went on 5 years, then 10 years etc.. I started to realize that having a belt system gives a person a false sense of security. Don’t get me wrong there are some schools out their that really drill their black belts and they work hard for their accomplishments.  But there are so many schools out their that really do water down their martial arts.

It is rather easy to get a black belt in some schools. This gives the student a false sense of security. This is one of the reasons why you hear stories of black belts walking into bars and getting their butts handed to them.

Truth can’t be found in a belt, while I really wanted a  Kung Fu Belt I am glad that my Sifu never focused on it. People ask me all the time what belt am I? I sorta laugh because I have been training most of my life and I don’t have a belt. I don’t even have a certificate of completion.

My take on this whole belt thing is this.

If you are going to train in a martial art kung fu or any other martial art system, don’t worry so much about the belts. That implies that one day you will have gotten to the finish line which means you have learned all you can.  In Kung Fu we know that there is always someone better. We are on a life long journey of self discovery. There isn’t a finish line there is only continual growth.

So while I can understand why some people would want  a Kung Fu Belt, the reality is the belt means nothing. What matters most is the spirit of a person.

Mama’s Family – Black Belt Mama pt 2

Enjoy! 🙂

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Tai Chi A Gentle Exercise For The Elderly

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Tai Chi is known throughout the world for its gentle exercise. This is especially good for the elderly.  Studies have shown that regular Tai Chi training can help curb the signs of aging such as  Bone Loss, Osteoporosis, Depression, Menopause,stress and other ailments that effect us. While science is just catching up to the possibilities many tai chi practitioners have known for years the benefits of training.

Mindful Movements for the Elderly « Getting Old

Tai Chi and Qi Gong are ancient Chinese arts that utilize such meditative and mindful movements to provide both physical and spiritual benefits for the body and mind. They are most ideal for the elderly because they are instrumental in …

Publish Date: 06/07/2010 8:17

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Tai Chi is suffering from arthritis on the program in Roseland

Tai chi program for those with arthritis in Roseland ROSELAND – The Arthritis Foundation is launching a new joint-safe Tai chi program designed to help improve the quality of life for people with arthritis. Read more on The Progress.

Publish Date: 06/04/2010 6:36

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Does Tai Chi Have Medical Benefits?

It earlier was shown to boost the immune systems of elderly people, and aid a restful sleep. Origins of Tai Chi. Nobody knows exactly when Tai Chi originated, but common folklore points to a wise old Chinese sage (who else? …

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Much can be said about this ancient art. In the years I have been studying it, My balance has improved, I feel more energetic and it blends nicely with the other arts I study.

Internal martial arts are void of all the external power you see exhibited in other fighting arts. That is because at the art of the Grand Ultimate Fist is peace and harmony.  A Tai Chi Chuan student doesn’t try to win a fight by brute force, nor do they seek violence. They simply strive to become one with the energy that is being presented to them. It is through this balance and harmony that they are able to overcome their attacker.