KUNG FU TAI CHI JANUARY-FEBRARY 1996
Kung Fu is far more than just a fighting technique—it is a lifelong discipline that nurtures both the body and the mind. Rooted in centuries of wisdom, traditional Kung Fu emphasizes balance, breathing, strength, and flow. Each movement is designed not only for defense or performance, but also for developing core strength, joint mobility, and overall physical health. Practicing Kung Fu regularly helps improve posture, flexibility, and coordination. It strengthens the cardiovascular system and enhances muscle tone, while the controlled breathing techniques can lower stress levels and promote better mental focus. For older adults, Kung Fu provides a low-impact yet highly effective way to stay active, improve balance, and reduce the risk of injury. Beyond the physical benefits, Kung Fu teaches discipline, patience, and inner calm. Whether you're young or old, a beginner or an experienced martial artist, Kung Fu can be a powerful tool to improve your quality of life—one mindful movement at a time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cover Story
Hising-Jing's Explosive Power!
Hsing-Jing turns Hsing-I's powerful moves into a street-savvy system with massacre power. Learn the specifies of how to make your strike, which part of the hand to strike with, foot movements and body angles that give you the advantage
Features:
Sword Polisher's Record: Matching Kung Fu's DNA Don't be led astray by fancy costumes, music or self-made family trees. This DNA checklist helps you search for a good kung fu coach or master
Traditional Wushu Association Report:
Ma Hong: Living the Art of Taiji Quan
This Traditional Wushu Association fifth anniversary article talks about the meaning and use of the yin-yang symbol, a review of their accomplishments, ideas and some notable personalities
Inside the Shaolin Temple
This story answers the four main questions about the Shaolin monks and their temple
Which Way Wushu
In an exclusive interview with kungfu Publisher Gigi Oh, two of China's offical: Shaozu Wu, Minister of the Commission for Physical Culture and Sports of the People's Republic of China and Yao Ting Zhang, Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Internaitonal Wushu Federation and Chairman of the Chinese Wushu Association share their ideas about Wushu's future
The Biggest Chinese Martial Arts Competition In The History of the World
What do you get when you have more than 800 athletes from 54 countries competing for four days? This photo-essay gives final results and shows what you missed if you didn't get to go there yourself
Don't Take It Lying Down
Grandmaster Eric Lee's step-by-step techniques for defending yourself when you are attacked while lying down
Why is Your Style Like That?
Part two of an in-depth study of how the fighting techniques of Northern and Southern China compare, and differ, how they got that way, when they were developed, who developed them and why
Qigong:
Chi Kung For Everybody Learn how different forms can help build energy, improve the immune system, and transmit the chi to others to treat various bodily imbalances and illnesses. Add these for step-by-step forms to your conditioning
Separating Chi From Chicanery
Grandmaster William Cheung discusses his personal ideas on Wing Chun's meridians and mysteries, respect, and the deceptions that hinder your search for the truth
Chinese Journey:
Qi Healing Against the Odds
The author's personal battle against cyctic fibrosis, and his use of chi to improve his condition