With a lineage which stretches back several hundred years to the the fabled Southern Shaolin temple, Wing Chun is an interesting martial art and one which has been practiced continuously for quite some time. The basic hand positions in Wing Chun vary slightly, but are generally agreed upon by most practitioners of the art. Here… [Read more…]
August 15, 2011
Why, oh why must I practise my forms? Master/Sifu/Sensei says I should or must, but why? It’s a good question, and not one that is very well answered by most teachers. The stock standard answer is usually something along the lines of: “The forms contain all the basic movements of the art. Continuous practice will… [Read more…]
May 19, 2011
Strength and conditioning are important to keep us healthy. They are also useful for many martial artists (though by no means necessary- it depends on the goals of your practice). Nonetheless, here is some inspiration for training drawn from a wide range of martial arts and personal training vids. Pull ups are a great way… [Read more…]
January 3, 2011
That’s a darned good question! The answer is also highly subjective and depends largely on what a new practitioner is looking for. I Wanna Be Bruce Lee! Yes, many short men fantasise about acquiring Bruce’s legendary abilities- you may well find yourself amongst them. However, please note that nunchukas look cool in films but in… [Read more…]
October 1, 2010
Well, the title may be a bit of a leap of faith, but it is not unreasonable given the results of the little experiment I have run.
September 28, 2010
The martial arts are full of contrasts: it’s just yin and yang really. This brief video link blog showcases some of the great features of the martial arts, as well as some of the less great. Which are Yin and which are Yang is a little unclear at times, though the contrasts are interesting to… [Read more…]
September 21, 2010
So, you think your martial arts teacher may suffer from Medieval Syndrome? Is he quietly demanding, surrounded by zealous students and hordes Asian memorabilia? Does he keep an album of old photos of himself with little Chinese men you've never heard of but who are 'masters' of the art? Does he allude to secret techniques or talk about the wonders a deeper understanding (under his guidance) will bring? Then this article may be for you! Read on!
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October 10, 2011
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