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The Taijiquan Punch (Techniques From The Tao Chuan)
An article looking at the misconception that Tai Chi Chuan has no closed fist punches.Over the last ten years or so of teaching Tai Chi Chuan, I have met several students who were surprised to discover...
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The Death of Brandon Lee
This article looks into the unfortunate death of Brandon Lee - not only a legend in his own right, but also the son of the most famous martial artist of all time, Bruce Lee.Assassination or accident?...
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What is Chi?
This is THE definitive martial arts subject. Bigger than "Can Taebo be used for self defence?", more controversial than "Did Bruce Lee wear boxers or Y-fronts?" this article looks at the subject that...
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The "Gathering of Eagles"
Two weeks or so ago, I was invited to the Tracy Brothers' Gathering of Eagles in Las Vegas, NV. Some of the people there I hadn't seen in almost 35 years. Most everyone there was good...
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Five Steps to Victory
The martial art of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) is based on the "13 Postures". Despite what many believe, these "postures" are not 13 prototype fighting techniques – the term refers to 8 methods...
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Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0
A look at Jeff Speakman's Kenpo 5.0I was introduced to Jeff Speakman at the Gathering of Eagles in Las Vegas, this last August. The man I met was not the man from "The Perfect Weapon". Oh, it was the...
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Xing Yi Quan Overview
A quick overview of the martial art Xing Yi Quan to give people a flavour of its charecteristics.Brief History of Xingyi QuanXingyiquan also know as Hsing I Ch'üan is one of the major internal styles...
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Dojo Kun
Training in unarmed combat is a serious matter. As a karate student, you will be expected to behave in a manner that is safe, courteous and respectful. Karate practice always begins and ends with...
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What is the Black Belt?
A detailed look at exactly what is the Black BeltThe black Belt OriginsIn order to know what Black Belt means, we have to understand the origins of the belting system. Most of what will be discussed is...
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Death of a Grand Master
It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely death of Grand Master Ralph Andersen, head of the U.S. TAI Kenpo System.He died at his home at 8:00 am., on the 18th of March. Ralph had been the...
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Sinking the Weight, or the Immovable Pin-Man
Sinking the Weight, or the Immovable Pin-Man“Sink the weight!” – Certainly this must be one of the phrases which most frustrates inexperienced martial artists. Sensei or Sifu says sink the weight, so...
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Emptying Your Cup
We hear the saying all the time, especially in the realm of martial arts. "Empty your cup", but what does it really mean? How can I empty my cup? Does this mean I have to forget everything I've learned...
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Election of a Grand Master
This article gives a personal opinion of what it takes to be a martial arts Grandmaster in today's modern society.I am currently engulfed by the Politics of who will be the next Grand Master. You will...
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Choreography versus Freestyle Martial Arts
Terry Shea on Choreography versus FreestyleJust recently, I was party to a conversation regarding the various merits of the different styles of Martial Arts. The man who was speaking had been studying...
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Developing the Perfect Martial Arts Application
Developing the Perfect Martial Arts Application, by Terry SheaMartial Arts have been around for thousands of years. In various parts of the world, they have become a national pastime. There are...
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Marks on the mats
When we walk into our dojo, we find that we have blue and red coloured mats. The blue square in the middle is where most of the activity happens, and when the door is opened and the sun shines through,...
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New Zealand Bujutsu Culture
New Zealand sports culture has a strong identity of its own, this mostly around rugby and the status that the All Blacks are holding. There are however several other sports available to partake in. The...
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What is Kiai?
It is a word that can be heard in traditional Japanese martial arts classes around the world. This article looks at why martial artists shout it, what it actually means and why it is more complex than...
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Oi-Zuki / Oi-Tsuki - The Lunge Punch
Joining up with what was learned in the previous article on Zenkutsu-Dachi, we take a closer look at Oi-zuki, the technique and how it goes hand in hand with Zenkutsu-Dachi. “Tsuki” meaning thrust in...
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3 Things You May Not Know About Real Fighting
Real combat situations never go the way you train in the gym/dojo. Here are three things to watch out for if you find yourself in a real situation.1. In a real fight you lose power. Yes, that's right,...
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