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I bought one from Atomic that is roughly 25 lbs. I probably bought it around 8 years ago. Great quality. Very solid. No problems at all.

The forum has been dead for quite some time so hopefully this will get people talking again.
Mantis kungfu is well known for its hair grabbing/collar grabbing/neck grabbing techniques but what do...

Breathe/inhale/ sink the qi

A combination of reflection and circumstance.
In terms of reflection...you mentioned a single technique so the technique was brought into mantis. Looking at the other techniques/methods of the 18...

If what we are looking for is a technique...would it be helpful to first eliminate what the technique is not. In other words, is it safe to assume the technique is not a kick, not a trip, not a take...

thankyou SR for the review/explanation of the 5x5 program. I guess my follow up question would be this...if our focus is on applications and preparing for combat do you think the 5x5 program or any...

Has anyone tried the 5x5 strength training program with their kungfu training? For those not familiar with the program its consists of the main compound exercises: squat, bench press, deadlift,...

Hi everyone...i am getting back into training kungfu after moving to a new state. In my area there is chen taiji and lung ying. I have tried classes in both locations and liked them both but i am...

I recently had the opportunity to attend my first dragon kungfu class at Master Lum Chi Pings school in Venice Fl. It was lead by one of his senior students. Master Lum was busy running the...

Some versions of Zhai Yao Yi Lu have a kick in the beginning...not sure if that is in the quan pu or not?

http://www.environmentalgraffiti.com/featured/praying-mantis-vs-hummingbird/20203



I put this here as a discussion piece. The praying mantis is holding its prey upside down. The article even...

the application as I described is the main way I learned although I have seen the variations mentioned above. For me it makes sense from a common sense stand point. Most experienced fighters will...

maybe the wrist doesnt fit because the application is you raising your right hand to block the oppenents punch, your left hand seals their right elbow and you come chopping down with your right palm...

Can anyone recommend some good traditional kungfu schools in Chicago?

Thats exactly what I was referring to Ben. Not the material presented itself. I dont practive Bak mei but have always been intrigued by the Hakka arts

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkG37PSGEtE&feature=channel_video_title



Not see if anyone has seen this. The narrative is a little weird

Thanks for the replies everyone. LFJ...you out there?! Have you heard of this Shifu training under Shi De Yang?

Hi Gene


Yes Sir...that is the one. Shifu Salazar supposedly trained under Shi De Yang in China. (Please note I only say supposedly because I havent seen anything prving that claim). It would be...

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anybody here has heard of or had a chance to train at Mt. Song Martial Arts Academy in Tampa Fl. If so, what was your experience, would you recommend it?

It seems he is teaching in Florida now. Has anyone hear trained under this sifu? I have practiced northern styles for so long. Thinking about trying something different

Anyone heard of or trained with this sifu? He is in sarasota fl

I actually contacted them recently and was invited down to train. I live in Saint Petersburg. Have you trained with that group before?? What was your experience?? Any info would be helpful. Thanks...

and who might that be??

Good luck with your studies!! Do you know what part of florida you are moving too?

Just wanted to bump this thread. Does anyone know of any chen taiji instructors in the tampa area? Dale are you still moving down to Florida and if you are where?? Thanx