Listening Hands

Teng Lik or Listening Power forms the main essence behind the foundation of the Shaolin Ancestors system. During San Da (free fighting) whenever your opponent is outside your striking range you have the option to make or not make deliberate contact with your opponent's strikes and to do so would form what is called a Kiu (Bridge) and hence the expression Kiu Sau (Bridge Hand).

Are You Putting Off Your Success?

Imagine that you come home one evening with TONS of work to do on your computer and need to do quickly. As you pull into your driveway, you notice that the local phone company is putting in underground cables in the front yard of both of your neighbors. No big deal since they're not digging big holes in your lawn, right? In fact, you're relieved that they're not digging in your yard since that reduces the likelihood they'll do any damage to your house.

A Word About The Historic Beginnings Of Martial Art Vital Points

The Vital Point combat arts, has been misunderstood for many different reasons. One reason that needs to be acknowledged is that the early development of these art forms were created to destroy the enemy and the need to make these arts instinctual. There fore in those days the combat arts were a lethal art. It was a war-developed form of lethal hand-to-hand combat, which would render a man inanimate by means of unconsciousness and or death, preferably within one strike.

The Secrets Of The Oldest Existing Chinese Martial Art

Although Shuai Jiao is the oldest martial art, it's split up into a bunch of different styles. In different regions of China, they practice Shuai Jiao with a little bit of a different flavor.

Martial Arts Book Review: Karate Kata Heian #2 and Heian#3 by Masatoshi Nakayama

Sometimes, depending on the school and the instructor, the Heian katas are also called the Pinan katas. The section on the katas starts out with a very well done diagram of the footwork as it is to be performed in the kata. These diagrams are very clear and precise in their presentation. You may be a bit confused by them at first, but they will clear up just as soon as you perform the kata a few times.

How to Stay Safe While Practicing Tai Chi at the Park

Here are a few tips to keep you safe and out of trouble while practicing Tai Chi in the park.

Martial Arts Book Review - The Way of Kata by Lawrence A. Kane

This book should be required reading for any, and I do mean any, and all individuals who practice a martial art that incorporates kata as a requirement for advancement. Although I knew a quite a bit of information that Lawrence had provided in this book, there was just as much if not more that I didn't know, or had a slightly different outlook on. Needless to say I was very impressed with the information contained in this book.

How To Stay In Shape Forever

The core of true fitness lies in your heart’s strength. Your heart is one of the most valuable pieces of equipment in your body.

Quintessential Pieces Of Training Equipment For Shaolin Kung Fu

Getting hurt while training can be avoided with these simple precautions.

Training To Sharpen Your Karate Skills, Accelerate Your Learning And Increase Your Fitness

Keep your blood pumping and your heart rate up while you work so that you can get the most out of your workout. Don't wimp out and rest, keep going...

Joint Locking

Many intermediate martial artists believe they can rely on just one or two martial-arts skills. It takes a seasoned martial practitioner to realize the need to be well-rounded in the arts. You have to perfect long-range kicks, close-in punching, elbows, weapons, pressure points, and... joint locking. This is a Practical and Easy Way to Understand Joint Locking...

Important Tips for Beginners in Jiu Jitsu

Jiujitsu Tips for Beginners from a leading fighter training under Roger Gracie.

Hyperactive Children - Martial Arts Can Help

Enrolling your child in a quality martial arts school where classes are taught by professional and dedicated instructors might be a good first step to take if your child seems to be a bit “wired”. Or, if you hear teachers starting to use terms like ADD or ADHD.