One crucial part of your training that is often overlooked is strengthening the back. Your back muscles are involved in every move you make and...
With speed training its as much a factor of what you don't do as what you do do. One of the most important aspects is to not get in the way of...
I have a few points that are worth considering: Kung fu is a combat activity, but not enough teachers stress that the person you are in combat...
I didn't count them but estimate you have around 70 styles there. Virtually all books and sources on the Chinese arts will say there are at least...
I think I know what you're getting at, it was just explained a bit badly. You can't relax bones but you can relax all the soft tissues surrounding...
There's a world of difference between teaching someone who's a slow learner, I'm sure we've all seen hundreds of those and someone with a learning...
It's impossible to give an answer to this without knowing the schools that are in your area. That's the pool from which you will choose your art....
Teaching is hugely rewarding. You'll find you will learn so much yourself by having to break down things that have become second nature to you in...
Talking of supernatural though a house I was living in was haunted, stuff moving around, weird noises etc. In the end we had to get it exorcised....
In many Chinese schools which have a confucian ethos ie a family structure the term master has a specific connotation. A person studies and is a...
I agree with Drunkien Master. Not seen DM2. Snake in the Eagles Shadow is also of the same quality.
I suggest checking out what else is in your area. There maybe tai chi schools that teach the martial aspects or other MA schools that offer a more...
So the general concensus is that doctors haven't a clue so carry on searching for medical opinions until you find one who agrees with you? I don't...
El Medico has hit the nail on the head. It's almost certainly down to postural misalignments during your TC practice that's causing the knee...
It may be possible eventually but don't give up your day job yet. I started my own school 7 or 8 years ago and am now making a good part time...
In many martial arts the use of weapons is an excellent way to help develop grip strength. The ability to control the weapon with speed and power...
I've had even worse. My wife is Mauritian and when we were last there walking hand in hand (aahh) some Mauritians started giving her abuse...
THere are some great points coming out here. A lot of martial arts training seems to be focused on training one on one which may be fine in a...
We have just done our first freestyle sparring session for seniors featuring two students against one. It was extremely useful in highlighting the...
I run seperate advanced classes where the senior students learn advanced techniques plus teaching skills. Every week one of them stands in front...
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