Forms Training Objectives For many kung fu styles and even a multitude of other martial arts, a large portion of the training is done through
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Evolution of Martial Arts
An article was brought to my attention recently and it prompted this little brain dump. Let me know your thoughts. I came to the realisation
Read more2017 Spring Training Camp – Mt Barney
Set up day was atrociously hot. 36 – 40 degrees around SE Queensland. Shi Gong arrived (with Andrew) around 2.30 and scouted out a camping
Read moreTai Ji posture – “Needle at Sea Bottom”
Needle at Sea Bottom is not just the name of a posture in the Yang Form. It isan example of how myth and fact have
Read moreExplaining the title Shi Gong
Since Shifu Jason’s recent level 11 grading, he has taken on the title Shi Gong which loosely translates to teacher’s teacher. Traditionally, the Shi Gong
Read moreShi Gong Grading
Shi Gong Grading Part 3 (Part 1 was Hall of Fame Panel in August, Part 2 was my technical grading in front of our Wu
Read moreChinese Dining Etiquette
Chinese dining may be quite different to what you do at home or at a European restaurant, so here are a few traditional tips you
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Most people are familiar at some level with the concept I refer to called muscle memory. It is synonymous with motor learning which is the
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Kung Fu Titles
Traditionally there is a great deal of respect and protocol that goes along with titles amongst the martial arts family. Family is the best term
Read moreQi Lin – The Oriental ‘Unicorn’
Qi Lin – Oriental Unicorn (thanks to Wikipedia) The Qilin is a mythical hooved Chinese chimerical creature known throughout various East Asian cultures, and is said to
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