preview the forms
Take a quick look at some of the early postures you'll encounter at the beginning of your kung fu program.
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WHY LEARN MARTIAL ARTS?
Why learn traditional martial arts? In our modern world, we have so many tools for protection, so many methods to address physical danger, and so many ways to exercise. What is the point of such old ways today?
the Dynamics of push-pull
The concept of “push and pull” is very similar to “give and take”. It is a principle that can serve you in life as well as martial arts. It is the concept that one should not take what one is unwilling to give back. Likewise, one should not give in a confrontation what they are unwilling to take back.
understanding elements
You may have seen charts of the elements as they relate to kung fu before - a bewildering wheel of conflicts, generations and supplements. But understanding the "elemental" properties of each technique in our system isn't impossible to grasp, so here are some quick tips to identifying which element is expressed in each technique.
WHY TEACHERS ARE (STILL!) NECESSARY
Pandemics tend to change our perspectives a bit. So why, in the midst of all this, would it still be necessary to learn from an actual teacher? Can't we just learn what we need from videos and books without bothering to track down a flesh-and-blood teacher?
UNLEASH YOUR inner TIGER
Assuming the tiger aspect can be daunting for many animal practitioners. Your natural inclination may be as a "counterpuncher", and the tactics of the tiger might feel reckless. Here are some perspectives that can help you find your inner tiger.
sifu: The Absence of ego
Why do we call our instructors Sifu? Why Sensei? The simplest answer is “So we always remember.” I recall asking this question myself when I was a new student. My instructor told me a story, one I will pass on to you.