March+April 2013

[GeneChing]

Our table of contents is now live.

[GeneChing]

The MAR+APR 2013 is now available for Android, iPad and iPhone via Zinio.

[GeneChing]

We posted the Kung Fu Horoscopes just in time for Chinese New Year.

[Vajramusti]

Our table of contents is now live.

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I picked up a subscription again with this good issue. I was surprised by how promptly it was delivered.
Also, I was glad to see the picture of my wing chun sifu Augustine Fong being given the WVTAA
sifu of the year award. Thanks

[GeneChing]

Check out this preview video by Bad Ass Bunny for an article featured in our MAR+APR 2013 issue: Hard Training for Soft Style.

[PalmStriker]

Great research/article cover story about the invention of the nandao sword, Gene. My own choice of weaponry is not the WingChun/Hung Gar Butterfly knives, but to have a sword in hand that is based on that n=knife design does appeal to me, incorporation into my cross-step set. Must have one. Availability? Martial ArtsMart?

[GeneChing]

So you're looking for a nandao? The problem with nandao is that they are specifically designed for modern wushu, so you don't find many 'combat steel' nandao. They all have whippy wushu blades. But if you're looking for something that you can punch through a car door, look into Dadao.

Here's a meme card from this issue. Please spread virally.

[PalmStriker]

Ha! Thanks for the info Gene, don''t really need a combat sword but don't want to practice with a prop either, for workout. I had noticed the Dadao on the Store site page. A handsome cleaver , that one. Will have to check out historical reference online. Will only buy from MAMart but would like to know of it's use, past. I like wielding a Templar broadsword but would like to narrow down to something TCMA. The look is good (Dadao), powerful design. Like the two hand accommodation which is something I'm used to. Thanks! http://chinesemartialstudies.com/2012/11/26/693/