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A Kung Fu Diet

June 16, 2010 By admin 1 Comment

So I found a really cool article on Kung Fu Diets. I would like to share it with you.

Boxes, athletes and martial arts fighters usually have their own nutritionist and medical team that dictate what they should eat – their fight diet. What about Shaolins who lives in and train in temples or in an excluded place? They do not have nutritionists or whatsoever. Do they also follow a certain fight diet regimen?

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Shaolin warriors are known around the world for their focus and dedication in their training of traditional kung fu. They have devoted their lives in their beliefs, practices and training to become righteous persons and perfect warriors. They wake up early in the morning to meditate for hours and become one with the nature. These Shaolin warriors start their kung fu training with an empty stomach and do their drills after their meditation. This is the first part of their training. Afterward, they go and eat their first meal of the day then go straight to their teachers for the second part. They spend most of their time doing intense physical and mental trainings. This discipline requires them to endure this kind of lifestyle which enables them to withstand such hardship.

Shaolin’s Fight Diet

The traditional fight diet of Shaolin consists of rice, fruits and vegetables. Rice has always been a common food in China for so many years. Shaolins usually boil or steam the rice or make noodles out of it. Rice is one the main dishes in their fight diet because it is not just nutritious, it can also come from different variety. Of course vegetables like sprouts, beans, taro and bok choy are also important in their healthy diet. While other people prepare these vegetables in many different ways, Shaolin fighters do not. They boil and steam these vegetables or just eat them raw because they believe that cooking might reduce the nutrients that these vegetables can give. Fruits like bananas, figs, apples are also included in their diet. These fruits give them the necessary energy they need as they train hard everyday.

Shaolins prepare their food in simple ways. They believe that they should live life in the humblest, simplest way possible, that’s why their simplicity also extends in their daily activities including the way they prepare their food and eat.

Kung fu is a very strenuous activity. Proper fight diet is required to nourish these warriors properly. Aside from carbohydrates, protein is very important as a source of energy and is necessary for tissue repair. Though meat is a very good source of these dietary needs and is usually part of a fight diet, Shaolins do not eat meat. To overcome this gap, they go into non animal protein sources such as soy beans, almonds, peanuts, tofu and seitan (can be made from soy protein or wheat gluten¬)

Shaolins are prohibited to drink beers or any alcoholic beverages and use drugs. They believe that these substances can affect the mind and body by breaking your concentration and keeping you away from your balance. They also avoided spices such as garlic, onions and ginger for they believe that the flavor of these spices can stir up emotions that can blur Shaolin warriors’ spirit and mind. One main objective of being a Shaolin is to live in purity. That is why these are excluded in their fight diet and lifestyle.

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Kung Fu – Enlightened Or Disillusioned

May 2, 2010 By admin Leave a Comment

Over the years I have come across people who are eager to share with me their knowledge on martial arts. Many times I hear people say something along the lines of  “oh you do Kung Fu I trained for a few years when I was younger.”  I have also been in conversations with people who will tell me that kungfu junk doesn’t work, that if you wanna learn real fighting you should start training in some MMA (mixed martial arts).

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The problem I see facing many kwoons or dojo’s is the fact that the majority of people who “want” to study martial arts do it as a hobby or something to loose a few pounds. (It would be easier to just diet and go for a jog cheaper too!)

Learning the art of hand to hand combat is more than just knowing a few techniques and conditioning the body to take punishment. Indeed that is part of it, a really small part of it. The journey to self-discovery is a long and winding road.

My Sifu once said to me that Tai Chi is one of the more superior fighting arts.  For years I was like YA RIGHT! Seriously how can a art that promotes softness stand against a Sherman tank?  After thinking about it for a few years, I finally realized I could just go around it.

Next time your teacher says to you it will take 10 years for you to even begin to understand, take them seriously.  I didn’t believe that myself, but looking back on just about 20 years of actual martial arts training, I would have to say he was sugar coating it a bit.  I am hoping that maybe I will figure it out in the next 10 years lols… It’s cool though because I am enjoying the journey.

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A Look At Kung Fu

December 21, 2009 By admin Leave a Comment

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The martial art of Kung Fu is an exchange of culture, a type of exercise, and also a way of defending yourself.  The art is very popular throughout the world, also being known as Gung Fu, Wu Shu, and even Kuo Shu.  It shares some common traits with Karate, such as using both hand and foot techniques.  Kung Fu is one of the most popular forms of martial arts – and also one of the oldest.

Within Kung Fu, there are several styles and variances, although the most popular are those that have their roots in the well known Shaolin Temple.  What most people aren’t aware of however, is the fact that Kung Fu was practiced in China years before the first Shaolin temple was even though of.

A majority of martial arts enthusiasts think of self defense as being the ultimate goal of any martial art, including Kung Fu.  While self defense is involved with Kung Fu, the martial is so much more than just fighting and defense – it is a true art, one that develops the mind, body, and the soul.

Kung Fu doesn’t teach students to overcome others, as it teaches students to look within themselves and learn to have complete and total control over their emotions.  Kung Fu is an art of harmony, that teaches to students to remain at peace and avoid confrontations.  If a situation threatens bodily harm to the student, then he must rise to the occasion – becoming the warrior and defending himself.

Just like other types of martial arts, Kung Fun teaches the balance that is crucial for executing techniques and the proper movement.  The basic concept behind the balance is that same balance that the Chinese believe keeps the balance between heaven and earth.  This concept of balance can be achieved by students if they completely focus their thoughts and empty their minds free from any type of distractions.

Kung Fu is a martial art that can be learned by anyone.  It does take a strong desire, just like any other martial art.  It has a rich heritage, and a proud legacy.  Kung Fu is indeed a deadly martial art, if used in the wrong ways.  There are variations of Kung Fu as well, which include the infamous five animals – Tiger, Dragon, Eagle Claw, Crane, and the Snake.

Adapted by the animals in which they are named after, the five animals style is some of the most impressive in martial arts.  Tiger Claw is by far the deadliest of the five animals, teaching students to strike just like the dreaded tiger.  This style teaches the student power in his hands, so that when he strikes, he tears the flesh.  Tiger Claw is very deadly, although it is very hard to find instructors that teach this style now days.

Unlike other martial arts, there really are no competitions for Kung Fu.  Stylists can compete it other competitions, although there really aren’t any that are for only Kung Fu.  It is an ancient martial art, that is to be used only in instances were there is no other option than to fight back.  When provoked, the stylist should try everything he or she can to avoid confrontations.

Kung Fu aims to teach the lessons of respect, fairness to others, harmony of the spirit, and total self control no matter what.  These characteristics, when paired together, allow students to achieve success in a hard to deal with society.  Kung Fu is all about developing the student’s overall well being – and following the straight path to mental and physical toughness.

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