Are you looking for ways to reduce your holiday stress? Ask yourself these six questions to have a more relaxing holiday. Don’t forget about Tai Chi. It is a great way to get back into shape and relieve stress. So take time for yourself, and don’t forget about our HolidayRead More →
Today’s Eagle Claw descends directly from three systems of Northern Kung Fu. The first was Chin’na (joint locking), developed by the famous General Yueh Fei (1103 – 41) of the Sung Dynasty. Although General Yueh Fei was not a product of the Shaolin Temple, he was extensively trained by theRead More →
In September 1620, a small Mayflower ship left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers. After a treacherous crossing that lasted 66 days, they dropped anchor near the tip of Cape Cod, far north of their intended destination at the mouth of the Hudson River. One month later, the Mayflower crossed MassachusettsRead More →
The first school of thought says that stretching is not essential. People who advocate this position usually cite as evidence that in any encounter where you will be forced to defend yourself, you will not have time to warm up or stretch. You will have to go in cold orRead More →
I’ve noticed this same general feeling with many kung fu students. The basic assumption is that their style of kung fu does not teach defense against street fights (basic jabs and hook-type punching), which stems from the misunderstanding of the protection philosophy. We teach self-defense against various attacks, including leftRead More →
Sensing Hands (Pushing Hands) teaches a Tai Chi student how to use Tai Chi for protection. If you’re unfamiliar with Tai Chi, it is a slow-motion – low impact exercise and self-defense system. The words Tai Chi Chuan mean Grand Ultimate Fist. The Chinese consider Tai Chi the best methodRead More →