Applied Kingfu

How do you make sense of a chaotic self defense situation in order to apply the martial arts moves you've learned? While some believe that all you need to do is memorize some karate moves, or simply make it up as you go, there is a more successful way to engage an attacker physically. Successful martial arts with a self defense focus is more about strategic thinking, not about specific techniques. Have you ever wondered how you will know how to fight back effectively when an attacker is coming at you? If you do not learn martial arts with an eye towards self defense, the truth is that you will not be learning effective strategies for real-life situations. This has been described as the[..]

Having some knowledge and preparation when it comes to protecting yourself will allow you to not only be safer, but also feel more confident when approached by a questionable stranger. This preparation may help you avoid a violent or invasive situation. Preparing to protect yourself might involve taking a self defense class to learn a few solid moves or techniques. Here is a list of five important self defense strategies that every women should know (and practice) in order to keep themselves safer in the face of danger. 1. Above all, stay calm. While this is far easier said than done, it is by far the single most important factor in increasing your personal safety. Keeping your cool[..]

INTRODUCTION This article will seek to highlight the numerous academic aspects of the martial arts and sciences and how they might be of serious interest and value as objects of research by various specialists. It will demonstrate their worth to researchers from other disciplines, providing them with a wealth of potential material to examine, experiment with and catalogue. Indeed, they are an extremely rich resource that has, for the most part, been completely neglected, with only a few brave and/or curious even bothering to explore the possibility. It will highlight the efforts of the IMAS in striving hard to encourage and promote education, training, research and qualifications in the[..]

Let's face it; karate has been exposed. There was a time when the karate man was looked upon with respect and feared. A time when, if someone said they were a black belt, it caused others to be impressed. You can say that karate has become outdated. There has been an interesting development in the martial arts in the late 20th Century and into the 21st. Martial arts have evolved and become much more true to life than ever. If you are one of those people who like to question things then maybe this thought has gone through your mind. Why are there so many different martial arts systems in the world. We all have two arms and two legs don't we? So why all the different systems of self[..]

If you've been reading my articles, you know I have two loves: Learning Kung Fu styles and seeing them used in movies. I've been doing snake style Kung Fu for going on 8 years now. Once I moved into Kung Fu styles, snake was the first one I picked up, because of its similarities to jiu jutsu. Like jiu jutsu, snake style kung fu is all about transmitting core body strength from the abdomen to the arms, and uses a lot of joint locks and grapples. Unlike jiu jutsu, it uses a more open stance, and tries for greater fluidity in motion, with more arm strikes and kicks. In particular, it incorporates several weapon elements, including techniques applicable to using a sword. It contrasts[..]

-- End Ad Box ---> Are the Martial Arts still under development? What is a martial art? A martial art can be defined as any skill that can be applied in warfare. The word martial means "military." So traditionally, a martial art is a military art. The first things that usually come to mind when discussing modern martial arts are leaping, kicking, punching, blocking, inverting elbows, twisting necks, throwing, and weapon fighting. But also horsemanship, javelin throwing, archery, spear fighting, halberd fighting, wrestling, knife fighting, rifle, shotgun and pistol shooting, demolitions, logistics, and battle strategy can all be described as the field of martial arts. Anything that a[..]

Tai Chi, as it is usually called in the west, or Taijiquan, or Taiji Chuan, as it is also sometimes known (precise translation from Chinese is difficult because the language is so different) traces its roots back to a Taoist master called Zhang San Feng (or Chang San Foong). After completing his kung fu training at the Shaolin temple Zhang San Feng took himself on a retreat up the famous Wudang mountain to continue his Taoist quest for immortality. While there he witnessed a fight between a crane and a snake. Inspired by this, he set about modifying his Shaolin kung fu to create softer and more flowing system which emphasised chi training and meditation. To do this he incorporated his[..]

Exercising is considered as the most effective way of losing weight than dieting. It's just because you don't deprive your body of the necessary nutrients and you are not even going on low crash diets that can really take a toll on your health. Some people are so afraid of putting on weight that they vomit whatever they eat out of fear that the food will make them put on more calories. Some people use laxatives whereas some use natural supplements to get rid of the excess weight. Boxing bag can give you a face to visualize and is even perfect for people trying to learn self defense. But to avoid causing unnecessary and unneeded harm to your health the best way to reduce weight is by[..]

The ancient art of Tai Chi has been used to promote health in China for hundreds of years. This graceful art uses slow, circular movements to exercise the body, mind, and consciousness. In China, Tai Chi is regarded as one of the best overall forms of exercise. This martial art is especially popular with the elderly population because it is generally slower than other forms of exercise and can be practiced without too much physical exertion. The low velocity, low impact movements can be performed by older individuals experiencing joint degeneration, muscle atrophy, poor balance, and low stamina. Many studies have been conducted to assess the effects of Tai Chi on metabolism and[..]

Self-defense seeking behavior has been seen in man since olden days. Encouraged by this desire, many schools focusing on self-defense education began to take shape. In turn, these schools offer excellent coaching for people of all groups, like men, women, children and the whole family as a single unit. Learners enjoy many benefits through self-defense learning. Some of the most notable benefits gained through self-defense training are:a. Self-discipline-self-discipline helps in leading an organized life with time for everything.b. Self-confidence-once you start learning martial arts, you naturally gain a lot of self-confidence that helps you in trying hard to reach the goals in your life[..]

"Martial Mechanics: Maximum Results with Minimum Effort in the Practice of the Martial Arts" by Phillip Starr is a simple book about complex topics. When I say simple, I mean that Starr has simplified these topics to make them easier to understand and incorporate into your training. Starr has been practicing martial arts for more than a half century, and his studies include Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Taijiquan, Shao-lin Kung Fu, Kyokushinkai karate, and Filipino arnis. Something common to these arts, and all martial arts, are the physics and kinesiology of movement. Starr explains the science behind martial art techniques and provides a guide for developing more speed and power. In short,[..]

Do you really want to do boxing? There's a sport called martial boxing you might have heard of. The term itself describes what it is about. It is a sort of boxing that includes some martial arts styles and movements. It is known to show a different kind of punching power. It's not correct to say those who are practicing martial arts don't know how to punch or that they do not know how to do precision punching. This is a misconception society believes. The fact of the matter is that those training in boxing who begin to incorporate martial arts into there skill set start to know more precision moves and this includes there punching abilities. Punches to keep in mind that will be of use[..]

What are the most effective methods of learning street martial arts training and applying them to street fighting? Real fighting is centered on street combat, although there are many different types of martial arts combat that encourage tournament formats. True to life events that take place in street attacks. Some suggestions that will help prepare you are as follows: Winning street fights against bigger opponents point number one - For those not practicing martial arts, I suggest that you keep physically fit through repetitions of sit ups, push ups, body weight exercises, gym workouts with weights, and walking, running, or any other physical activity to get and keep yourself in shape.[..]

Are you a boxer? Do you wonder at the effectiveness of punches from other martial-arts styles? Have you always suspected that the Asian martial arts hold keys to incredible punching power? Read on ... Boxers Who Avoid Martial-Arts Style Punches After years of teaching martial arts, I have come to know a certain prejudice. The boxers that I have taught, came to me believing that martial artists all punched with slow, horizontal punches. These boxers thought that all martial artists delude themselves into believing that their hits are fast -- punches cradled under the arm, twisting as they progress to the target. Most boxers chuckle knowing that these super fast punches just aren't all[..]

China has always held its own when it comes to martial arts. In fact, most consider china to be the pioneers in this field. They have a whole range of styles and forms in this arena and some that are not so well known but just as good. The most commonly known ones are Kung Fu and Tai Chi. But there are others like Hsing-I and the Shaolin style. China has been regarded as the founder of the martial arts for centuries now and they have brought about the concept of martial arts as a very dominant means of self defense, which ironically also teaches you how to live peacefully. Japan does have its own merit in this field but China is given the status of founder nation by most. Hsing-I is an[..]

For those of you whom have stayed around long enough to figure out the differences, there still may be some of you who do not know what this title means. After many years of research, study and first hand experiences I have found a lot about the reasons for training and what styles to train under. Why are we taking any type of self defense course? Why do we train in this style of Kung Fu? Why not just join the armed forces? All of these questions and many others will be answered in this article. Kung Fu or Wu Shu? There have been many students that asked me “What is the difference between kung fu and wu shu?” Let us first go into the translation of these words from Chinese into[..]

Tai Chi is a superior kind of Chinese Kung Fu due to its complete and sophisticated system and principle. The most important characteristics of Tai Chi is relax and circle. During practice, stiff forces are not used. It feels like the natural movements in daily life. When a move is made, the whole body coordinates and moves responsively and continuously. This is called 'relax'. Almost all the moves in this style are made in circles and curves. This two attributes becomes the unique "twisting method" applying power. It is known that Tai Chi's principle of action is largely related to Yin and Yang theory. The symbol that represents the Kung Fu style is the same as Yin Yang philosophy, with[..]

More and more people are getting involved in Martial Arts due to its many benefits and its self defense techniques. This is especially true with women. There is certainly no denying that women often feel more intimidated in this world than men do. Physically weaker than a man, women are often at risk and often they would not have a clue as to how to protect themselves if the need arose. Luckily there is something that you can do if you are a woman and you feel a little intimidated, and that is joining a Martial Arts class! How a Martial Arts Class May be Able to Help You There are a variety of different Martial Arts classes available to choose from and so you should definitely find[..]

-- End Ad Box ---> Filipino Kali is the martial art of stick fighting. Hard, bamboo sticks are used for defense and to attack. They have made this particular fighting style into a unique and deadly martial art form. Kali Practitioners are first taught weapons fighting before hand to hand combat, differentiating itself from other martial art styles. A student in any other Asian Martial Art is expected to master hand to hand combat before moving on to weapons. A definition of Kali would be: A Martial Art specializing in the use of two baton-length sticks, with techniques adaptable to empty-hand or edged weapons. The word "escrima" originates from the Spanish verb "escrime", meaning to[..]

Even during the ancient times, learning how to defend yourself is very important. With the many conflicts and war during those times, several fight techniques were created. After these conflicts were resolved, the fight techniques were passed from generation to generation. The reason for teaching them changed. These fight techniques are now being used to make soldiers physically fit and disciplined. In addition, many civilians or regular people have also decided to learn these fight techniques for self-defense purposes as well as physical fitness. There are several fight techniques that can be learned with the help of a professional. Since these techniques require some level of expertise[..]

The Nunchucks, or the nunchaku to give them the proper name, are one of the most popular martial arts weapons to learn, and that is because they are also the best fun to use. They make a great show off weapon and are good for creative fun and play because of all the tricks and combinations that you can do using them. Although it is always better to go to classes run by a qualified instructor for any kind of martial arts technique, learning how to use the nunchucks from books, DVDs, and even online videos (there are thousands on YouTube) is actually much easier than most martial arts techniques. That is because when you are learning the nunchucks it is all about drills and 'forms' that[..]

A lot of people nowadays are getting into the martial arts and choosing a school without even knowing which style of martial arts the school teaches. Some schools are not totally clear on what their style is as many are practicing and teaching a hybrid mix of multiple arts. Is this a problem? Should you know which style you practice? Are clearly lineated styles even important? The easy answer to all of these questions is yes and no. Unfortunately there are hidden costs involved in choosing the wrong style of martial arts. Here's why: · Choosing a style based on popularity rather than something that fits your personal strengths Just because a style is the most popular thing going[..]

Train Your Mind and the Body Will Follow The mind is the master of the body. If we train and discipline our minds, the body will follow. Once the body and mind become focused and in tune, you will see that your whole life will seem to flow; like you are in the zone. In other words, you will not be fighting with yourself and good things will just seem to happen for you. We use this simple exercise in my martial arts school at the Academy of Kempo Martial Arts in Bellevue before we start training. Here is an easy way to start training your mind: First warm up your body so that you are not tired. A few minutes of light stretches will do the trick. Then sit very comfortably without loud[..]

Should You Add Supplementary Weight Training to your Martial Arts Training? There are four things you should consider before you add supplementary weight training into your workout schedule: Speed Flexibility Endurance Strength Martial arts training will naturally help you improve in all of these areas, but many people wonder if they need to add supplementary weight training to increase these areas. The answer is maybe. The first determination of whether or not you should do separate weight training is how it will affect your martial arts training. If weight training will take the place of your martial arts training, then I don't recommend it (especially for beginners). Advanced[..]

Along with power, speed is something striven for in virtually every martial art style--especially after the popularity of Bruce Lee and his super-human quickness. And certain martial arts like Taekwondo and Wing Chun kung fu are known for their swift techniques. But how do those studying these arts develop this speed? First, it is vital to understand that a considerable amount of speed is inherent; you are born with it and will naturally develop it. But, speed can most definitely be developed further than one's natural ability, even if they are slow. Right now, we are focusing on hand/arm speed. Something that is not always well known and often looked over when speaking in terms of[..]

For those who are big fans of the martial arts it is a life long passion that motivates you to constantly be learning, developing techniques and staying in shape. Unfortunately sometimes you just are unable to make it to the the dojo, either because there isn't one close by or it just doesn't fit in your budget. But that is no reason not start or not to keep up with your training. Working out at home and keeping in shape is relatively easy even without weights or a home gym. But keeping up with your techniques, developing new ones and maintaining your quick reflexes can seem challenging, though it does not have to be. In fact with a little dedication you may find in a lot of ways that[..]

Many times in a self-defense situation an attack is from the rear. Martial arts practitioners are taught how to defend themselves if placed in a rear choke. One type of choke an assailant can use involves their hands only. In this article we will show how to defend if grabbed by the neck with the hands. An attack from behind can occur at anytime. It is very easy if someone is not looking in the direction of the assault. A choke can take many forms and render a person unconscious rather quickly if the air is cut off. If a victim is attacked from the rear by only the hands of the attacker, either on the shoulders or on the neck, an escape can be rather simple. The victim should step[..]

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