2022-09-27 08:39
by Steve Grogan Many martial artists have a long way to go when it comes to physical fitness. This is due to the following: Their opinions on both of these fronts is misinformed. The goal of… Read More
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2022-06-20 23:27
Beginning your journey in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu can be a daunting task. There are so many things to learn and remember, and it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Here are a few things that you ca… Read More
2021-07-11 07:55
Even if you step into the gym with no intention of cheating on your fitness training you might end up doing as you progress in a tough set of exercises. It’s something that a fitness e… Read More
2021-06-30 07:08
As the pandemic is taking its toll on the job market, finance, and economy more people are becoming jobless. As unemployment is increasing, mental health is becoming worse with every passing… Read More
2021-06-23 04:51
by Jose Tufy Cairus This dissertation examines the transformation of a modernized Japanese school of martial arts, alternatively known as jiu-jitsu or Kodokan judo, into a Brazilian combat s… Read More
2020-12-06 07:37
Wudang Shan or Wudang Mountain is one of the most famous mountain ranges in China. By the way a shan 山 is what the Chinese call a mountain. By the way if you hadn’t notice… Read More
2020-11-25 07:34
In this short extract I will provide you with a link to an article I completed for a different website I’m working on. This blog will focus on my own personal martial arts journeys plu… Read More
2020-11-05 00:56
by Phillip Starr For those may not have heard of him, Alan Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British-born philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter o… Read More
2020-10-20 00:52
by Phillip Starr The training hall oath…recited at the beginning of class by many martial arts schools worldwide. The oath is a reflection of the values and spirit of the martia… Read More
2020-10-05 15:04
by Phillip Starr In earlier writings, I’ve mentioned the concept of “kyo”, which is the chink in your opponent’s armor; it is an opening, a “window of opportuni… Read More
2020-10-01 05:34
Here’s the latest school review for one of the toughest schools we work with and one that is nonsense good for Sanda and combat kung fu. Owen Gibson trained at Master Wang’s Kung… Read More
2020-09-30 04:19
More and more people are contacting me to book places at weightloss and fitness camps focusing on martial arts. One of the best in terms of fun, training and location is Kingdom Fight Gym&rs&hell…Read More
2020-09-29 05:24
If you throw your opponent to the ground in almost all of the old, traditional folk wrestling styles then you win. That’s it. Game over. To modern day martial artists that seems very o… Read More
2020-09-29 05:23
***Greetings! As I noted in my last post I am taking a (hopefully) short hiatus from multiple-essays-a-week blogging as I adjust to the demanding schedule of a new job. But rathe… Read More
2020-09-15 14:14
by Yang Shuangxing Ever wonder what seemingly small, inoffensive things might very well annoy or even genuinely cause your instructor to get fairly steamed? It’s well to have a g… Read More
2020-08-30 02:09
by Tim Miller My experience at Shengjing Shan kung fu academy has been one of the best experiences in my life. I have been here for 8 months and I am in the best physical and mental conditio… Read More
2020-08-15 09:36
Experience an Amazing Training holiday in Cambodia. This martial arts adventure includes 6 days of professional training in the ancient fighting art of Kun Khmer, as well as K1-style ki… Read More
2020-07-30 01:33
by Bianca Houtzager My experience here at Kung Fu Xing Lin Academy has been more amazing and rewarding than I expected, and one that I wish wasn’t ending so soon. Within a week of arri… Read More
2020-07-15 04:31
Recently I went to Thailand to meet my first BJJ coach Paulo Tavares do a little training, relaxing, and catch up. For this experience I met up with Nano and a few other guys from Big King M… Read More
2020-07-12 05:34
For those interested in the historical development of martial arts mythology this article by Udo Moenig is an interesting read. Udo Moenig states: Taekwondo’s popular, historical narra… Read More
2020-06-30 05:15
by Phillip Starr In karate, taekwondo, and various forms of gong-fu, we can easily observe many different types of kicks and you may wonder about where they came from and/or why they were de… Read More
2020-06-15 10:46
By Phillip Starr The legendary Tadashi Yamashita (10th dan, Kobayashi Shorin-ryu karate) once said that one of the great “secrets” of karate was in the correct training of stance… Read More
2020-06-07 02:01
by Steve Grogan Unless you have had no TV or internet for the last 25 years, then you have heard of the rise of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) tournaments, which began on November 12, 1993 when th… Read More
2020-06-01 06:24
This review from a student highlights why the services provided by StudyMartialArts.Org are so vital when booking the right intensive martial arts experience. With so many kung fu schools to… Read More
2020-05-30 10:09
Check out this latest Kung fu School review posted by Des from the Philippines. She studied at the school for 1 month this summer. I studied at the Yuntai Shan International School for one m… Read More
2020-05-15 08:56
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, also known as The Master Killer, Shaolin Master Killer and Shao Lin San Shi Liu Fang, is a 1978 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by… Read More
2020-04-30 08:15
by Phillip Star Sun Lutang (1860-1933), renowned founder of the Sun styles of both baguazhang and taijiquan rose early each morning in Beijing to walk to his baguazhang practice with the fam… Read More
2020-04-15 00:36
by Charles Smith Overview People learn in many different ways and no two people learn in exactly the same way. As a coach you can help your players train more efficiently if you teach in a w… Read More
2020-03-30 06:55
By Phillip Starr Over the years, I’ve heard several martial arts instructors remark that they like to “work out” in the classes that they teach and/or that th… Read More
2020-03-15 01:39
If you’ve been searching for a peaceful retreat from a busy western lifestyle, want to learn Kung Fu, get to know the ‘real China’ or just looking for tasty vegan food, thi… Read More
2020-03-11 07:53
Everyone wants to get better at BJJ, right? But how? Enter the BJJ instructional. Whether it’s by DVD or an online course, the thought of getting instruction from a well known instruct… Read More
2020-03-08 07:50
Introduction I have noticed a persistent tendency by some to strive to maintain an artificial barrier between the physicality of martial arts practice one the one hand, and the myriad ways i… Read More
2020-02-29 01:20
by SMA Student Bianca My stay at Rising Dragon Martial Arts School (RDS) was overall an amazing experience, and one that I will always cherish. The people, the temple, the hard and the fun m… Read More
2020-02-15 07:01
– 少林迷蹤派羅漢拳 SHAOLIN MIZONG LUOHAN BOXING 潘茂容 葉雨亭 by Pan Maorong & Ye Yuting [publis… Read More
2020-02-05 02:21
TIME AND TIME AGAIN… by Phillip Starr The cathedral at Chartres, France took more than a hundred years to build. A whole century! That means that the stonemasons who laid the foundati… Read More
2020-01-30 07:47
I’ve been working hard to continue to provide the best resources for martial artists and adventure travellers who want to travel to China for intensive all-inclusive training packages… Read More
2020-01-15 02:06
by Adeniyi Makinde If one reads or hears the classics, history, or even stories of the martial arts and the martial artists of old, one would conclude that, when compared with those of nowad… Read More
2020-01-04 06:33
by Adeniyi Makinde, As cowardly as this may sound, it’s a Chinese proverb used by Jackie Chan in his cartoon series JACKIE CHAN ADVENTURES. Running does not necessarily mean “tak… Read More
2020-01-04 05:47
Originally posted on SMA bloggers: A run down of the current top Female BJJ players in the world inspired by Attack the Back. Whether the following amazing women and BJJ competitors whe… Read More
2020-01-04 05:46
Originally posted on SMA bloggers: China awaits! The Great Wall; steamed dumplings, Shaolin monks and Qingdao beer. Already your mind is racing with wild expectations. However, before you le… Read More
2019-12-30 10:01
I’ve already talked about how we use jin (planet force) all the time. I think there’s a good example from MMA and boxing that sheds some more light on this. When boxers or MMA pr… Read More
2019-12-27 10:32
Fitness and Agency Rose clippers are a key symbol within Judkins family folklore. When I was about ten my mother bought my father, who does not garden, a set of rose clippers. These have liv… Read More
2019-12-23 10:29
– 課卷彙刊 補編 EXTRA JINGWU COMPOSITIONS, SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS [including the Jingwu Constitution and the details of the Jingwu Movie] [Appendices t… Read More
2019-12-18 05:20
I often get bookings from people keen to take advantage of their winter holiday, get fit and experience a life less ordinary. Their questions will often be, where is the best training option… Read More
2019-12-15 09:09
When you join the MMA training class, most of you have similar aims like becoming stronger, getting fitter, shedding kilograms of fat, etc. Surprisingly, MMA training is going to offer you m… Read More
2019-12-09 15:23
Introduction I have always wondered about the Song period (960-1279) and its connection to the modern Chinese martial arts (let’s say 1850 to the present). One could be forgiven for pl… Read More
2019-12-09 15:23
Introduction I have always wondered about the Song period (960-1279) and its connection to the modern Chinese martial arts (let’s say 1850 to the present). One could be forgiven for pl… Read More
2019-12-05 08:46
– 拳經捷要 THE BOXING CLASSIC (KEYS TO NIMBLENESS) （紀效新書卷十四） (Chapter 14 of New Book of Effective… Read More
2019-12-05 07:27
Do you hassle up in the morning when you do not find a workout shirt to wear for jogging and then you waste your precious time? Has it ever happened to you that you’re just on the trac… Read More
2019-11-30 10:30
Qin Tze Wudang Mountain Retreat offers the unique opportunity to learn Qigong, Guqin, and Taiji Quan on Wudang Mountain. A step back in time the retreat is nestled on the hill… Read More
2019-11-19 02:20
The King (Netflix 2019) is the story of the rise of King Henry V and the battle of Agincourt against the French (1415). Prince Henry is portrayed as a wayward teenager, who dislikes authorit… Read More
2019-11-15 16:26
Here’s my latest article on the essentials of rest and recovery. Check it out. Rest, and recovery are critical components of any successful training program at an intensive martial art… Read More
2019-11-13 02:19
I’m very excited about publishing my book on the subjects of Karate and Anxiety. Below you can find an excerpt from the book. Please let me know what you think. I started writing this… Read More
2019-11-10 02:18
“The lightsaber has become an important touchstone, both within the films and within our culture…They serve as a source of identification and identity. They are the ultimate com… Read More
2019-10-28 15:04
Originally posted on A Skirt on the Mat: Whether you intend to or not, you’ll start to make changes in your life for jiu jitsu: and the thing is, they won’t happen all at once. M… Read More
2019-10-28 07:02
San Ti Shi is the basic stance used in Xing Yi. This helpful new video by Byron Jacobs takes you through the stance, the positioning of arms and legs and what to do as you stand. via Xi… Read More
2019-10-26 15:38
There’s a great article over on Kung Fu Tea about the life of one of the most influential Chinese martial artists of all time, Sun Lu Tang. One of the persistent problems that I see in… Read More
2019-10-23 15:38
Tai Chi is opening and closing happening simultaneously. That’s one of the secrets of Tai Chi, right there. Unfortunately, as with much of the truths about Tai Chi Chuan, the statement… Read More
2019-10-21 15:25
By Phillip Starr I used to ask my students, “Have you lost your mind?” They’d look at me quizzically and I’d continue with my query, “Where did you put it?&rdqu&hell…Read More
2019-10-07 08:47
Get the inside view on the recent BBC Shaolin Temple documentary from a YouTuber who lived there for 3 years training Shaolin Kung Fu. What is real and what is fake? Find out here: via… Read More
2019-09-29 15:28
by Howard Webb It is commonly believed that Grandmaster Shigeru Nakamura founded the Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo system; this is an erroneous belief. The martial art that we call O… Read More
2019-09-25 08:46
In my last post on Yoga I mentioned the political situation here in the UK at the moment. If you’re in the US, Europe or elsewhere and you can’t figure out what’s going on… Read More
2019-09-18 05:07
Fragmentation and Unification Recently I had a chance to catch up with one of my old Kung Fu training brothers. We had a great time training at the same Wing Chun studio. That was years ago… Read More
Chinese Martial Arts In The News: August 19, 2019: Hong Kong, Bruce Lee And New Books! — Kung Fu Tea
2019-09-11 10:53
Introduction Its been a long hot month with lots of Chinese martial arts news. That means that now (before the start of the new semester) is the perfect time to get caught up on recent event… Read More
2019-09-10 11:23
Education is very important for kids. But besides attending school, your kids should also be engaged in some kind of athletic activity. This would allow them to develop a more versatile set… Read More
2019-09-03 02:26
Check out some of the latest reviews of Tancheng Chan Kung fu School one of the most affordable schools available for learning kung fu in China. Tan Cheng Chan Wu International Kung fu Schoo… Read More
2019-08-25 10:21
Byron Jacobs, who produced the excellent XingYi San Ti Shi primer I posted recently, has launched a new podcast that’s well worth checking out. In the first episode, Byron talks to Mar… Read More
2019-08-21 07:31
It will come as no surprise to regular readers that I am a fan of late 19th and early 20th century martial arts ephemera. Postcards, being visual, cheap and easily mailed around the globe, w… Read More
2019-08-18 04:42
“Prediction is very difficult, especially about the future.” Niels Bohr (among others). With Trepidation I would like to outline three quick points about the current situation in… Read More
2019-08-14 13:14
Byron Jacobs has another video out in his XingYi series, this time focussing on footwork. If you’re after the basics of XingYi then this is the best place to start. I think footwork is… Read More
2019-08-08 01:26
While there are a number of people who read this blog and don’t do jiu jitsu, there are some, and maybe a few of them have thought about competing in the near future. This is by no mea… Read More
2019-08-05 06:39
Legendary actor and martial artist, Bruce Lee, once stated that ‘martial arts means honestly expressing yourself.’ During his short life span, Bruce Lee blessed us with seve… Read More
2019-07-31 06:56
by Bill Fettes My martial arts journey began in 1969 at the first classes of the Tomiki aikido style in Melbourne, Australia, under the guidance of (then) Leoni Heap. I was a drifter a… Read More
2019-07-24 03:36
Introduction It is so hot outside that it is almost impossible to think about training, which means that there is no better time to get caught up on news – particularly if some of thes… Read More
2019-07-22 10:18
***What follows is the text of my keynote address delivered at the 2019 Exploring Imperial China Workshop held on June 5-6 at Tel Aviv University. I would like to thank both the Department o… Read More
2019-07-17 08:15
by Phillip Starr We often hear our teachers tell us to “concentrate your mind on….”, but truly focusing our minds on any given thing is more than a little difficult. One o… Read More
2019-07-10 03:53
Bear up under days of cold and heat, withstand exposure to wind, rain, sleet. Walk mountains and difficult paths. Do not sleep under a roof; consider it fundamental to sleep out in the open… Read More
2019-07-03 15:00
by Du Peizhi The most important goal of learning Kung Fu is self-defense, in ancient time before firearms were invented, Mastering Kung Fu was considered a matter of life and death for… Read More
2019-07-01 14:50
“I am going to travel to China and there I am going to study Kung Fu.”
Some people gave me a polite laugh and then asked again: “No really, what are you going to do? Which… Read More
2019-07-01 07:02
Introduction Greetings, and welcome to the second part of Michael J. Ryan’s guest series on stick and knife fighting in the Caribbean region. If you missed the first installment of thi… Read More
2019-06-30 15:05
Happy Friday everyone! I pretty frequently go to some of the smaller, more local tournaments to coach my teammates, sometimes to act as their videographer and sometimes just to offer support… Read More
2019-06-30 15:05
I don’t really enjoy push hands. I used to, I used to enjoy it much more when I saw it as a medium for exploring arm locks, takedowns, wrist locks, throws. In short, when I saw it as a… Read More
2019-06-23 07:52
After looking at the rise of the Mongol Empire for a few episodes my Heretics podcast has come back around to looking at Xing Yi and in particular the use of weapons, military strategy and a… Read More
2019-06-19 14:43
by Du Peizhi There is no doubt to many Chinese that the original source of martial arts is China, but the history of this art is highly controversial. In primitive times when tribes tra… Read More
2019-06-05 07:36
by Phillip Starr I imagine many of you have heard the version of how the Japanese coloured belt system came to be; a white belt signified innocence and/or a blank slate for beginners, after… Read More
2019-06-05 07:08
Originally posted on A Skirt on the Mat: ? There’s a term that’s tossed around my work sometimes- limiting beliefs. We think a certain thing won’t work, or a behavior won&r&hell…Read More
2019-06-03 11:19
by Les Bubka Martial arts are often perceived as being a very athletic activity that is reserved for very fit and fully abled people, mostly men aged between 16 to 30 something. This s… Read More
2019-05-15 14:17
Originally posted on A Skirt on the Mat: I’m sure most, if not all of you have seen the video clip that Flograppling put online with Keenan Cornelius discussion loyalty to certain bjj… Read More
2019-05-15 06:17
1. When travelling, be sure to keep an eye on your belongings whether you take the train, bus or plane. Keep your passport, money, and other valuables on your person at all times. 2. Make su… Read More
2019-05-06 10:26
Introduction: Zheng Manqing Accepts a Challenge While doing some preliminary historical research on Zheng Manqing, the well-known painter, physician and Taijiquan master, I came across a fas… Read More
2019-05-03 08:01
– 躲剛拳 DODGING HARDNESS BOXING SET 黃漢勛 by Huang Hanxun [Wong Honfan] [1954] [translation by Paul Brennan, April, 2019] – 黃漢… Read More
2019-05-03 07:58
Tai Chi Chuan has the 13 postures as its basis, which consist of the 8 powers and 5 directions. The first 4 powers are well known – peng, lu, ji and an – while the second 4 tend… Read More
2019-05-01 08:27
by Phillip Starr “The bow is shattered, arrows are all gone. At this critical moment, cast aside all doubts. Shoot, without the slightest delay.” These lines were penned by Zen m… Read More
2019-04-16 23:50
If you’ve ever dreamt about learning Muay Thai in Thailand? Or maybe you’re already in Thailand at a Muay Thai Camp and you want to be able to extend your stay? Alterna… Read More
2019-04-11 11:59
Thanks to the 2014 Farm Bill, hemp is legal in all fifty states. However, the legality of CBD is still confusing for many. We dug into the laws of each state and even hired a group of lawyer… Read More
2019-04-03 07:48
A few weeks ago I caught up with SMA student Miguel post training kung fu in China. Miguel booked his training through us, and studied martial arts in China for 3 months during 2018 to 2019… Read More
2019-04-02 23:34
Stumbled across this great quote and piece of advice from Adam Mizner. The Head instructor from Heaven Man Earth Internal Arts and the brains behind www.DiscoverTaiji.com. In my opinion one… Read More
2019-04-01 03:51
Originally posted on Kung Fu Tea: Introduction I recently noted that it is necessary to begin historical discussions by specifying whether we are examining events (or practices… Read More
2019-03-29 05:15
by Phillip Starr I was teaching a class on use of the Chinese broadsword and a young man approached me with his sheathed weapon. He explained that it was a steel blade and asked if he could… Read More
2019-03-26 07:42
Originally posted on Kung Fu Tea: An advertisement for a “revolutionary opera.” Many such shows were staged during the Cultural Revolution. ? The History of Practice vs. The Hist… Read More
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