From my research, Chin Na is a type of technique in which the first word Chin means grab, and the second word Na means grip. The difference between the two techniques is that the first one restricts...
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From my research, Chin Na is a type of technique in which the first word Chin means grab, and the second word Na means grip. The difference between the two techniques is that the first one restricts...
Gentlemen, there is not much information available from the YMAA Website. The Camp has closed down. From the first post of this thread, the curriculum looks over-loaded for most people. It will...
Of course MA is really useful for Self Defense. SD is part of MA. The latter has a broader goal besides SD.
Regards,
KC
Hong Kong
The topic is a good example of tradition practice lacks rationality behind it when examined seriously. But most of the times, we do not do so. And we take such practice hangs down to us as the...
KC Elbows,
It is good to have dream sometimes even it cannot be realized. The dream can makes us feel good, help us to move forward in a positive direction.
My dream gym is not big, and it...
My guess is that besides the use of baton, fighting style that has lot of grappling and wrestling techniques should be integrated into police martial art training. Take the case of a riot in 2019...
It looks like a weapon suitable to be used against wild animal or multiple human foes.
Regards,
KC
Hong Kong
This topic is on training methodology. Now I am taking the forms that I have learnt apart, and apply these techniques in sparring. Like Jeet Kuen Do, the instructor does not teach form. But he...
My regular training program now:
Tue, Wed - strength
Fri - running, strength
Sun - Kung Fu
That could fit the definition of CrossFit.
In a recent TV news interview of a local boxer, he said even champion needs a coach to train him and drive him for tournament. But it depends on which tournament, professional fight might not allow...
The government of some countries or cities has just ordered public venues like gym to be temporary shutdown. They are not taking chance.
Regards,
KC
Hong Kong
First of all to be flank, I am not a vegetarian. Eating only vegetables is not the most healthy way. Nor it is most cost-effective for one to maintain good health, certainly not for athletic goal. ...
Postpone the Game to no more than a year later is the best and wise option. It is a very sad and very difficult decision to be made.
Regards,
KC
Hong Kong
A good fellow will not go into bashing for protecting his ego. That said it all.
Regards,
KC
Hong Kong
One reason and a good one for people to start studying MA before age of 10 is their modality is highest at such age. It has the highest chance for them to reach their full potential in the art. The...
In Chinese medicine, tea is regarded medicine from god. I drink it almost everyday.
Regards,
KC
Hong Kong
Jimbo, I agree. There was TV news showing kids who have not walked well yet, were then punching and kicking each other. They were carrying out sparring exercise! Shocking and terrible to me.
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IMHO, the truth is that using LaiSee in a Lion Dance can be a form of extortion. It still happens especially during the Chinese New Year holiday in the city where I resides.
Regards,
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Thanks gentlemen for your good input. It is sad to hear that MA training is being taught as recreation. But I am against brutal training to people of all ages.
What is the earliest age to start...
In recent years, we have MA training for children (as early as 4 y.o.) in my city. The supporters say it is good for children to develop social skill more than to promote their physical health. But...
Iron_Eagle_76,
Good idea.
The advantages are better training provided, better image of school, less searching cost for school to train.
The disadvantages are difficult registration process,...
I like the motto of the school. There is also a similar one posted on the wall in my study room at home:
Life is not a contest. It is not a race. It is dancing.
Regards,
I read the first post which started the thread, and my view is there is not much linkage between Chinese military kung fu and ballet. The unarmed fighting method in today Chinese military is not...
I am a fan of the man. As for the sports wear of his company, I have not bought any. Though I have took a look of them in one of its shop when I was in in China several years ago. To me the...
My guess is that living in a high pressure society, insomnia is common. Being an old man is also has more trouble in having a good sleep. The enlarged prostrate will make him go to the toilet at...