KUNG FU TAI CHI JUNE-JULY 1997
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
Adam Hsu
Bringing the Spirit of Baji & Pigua to the World
Features:
The 18 Routines of the Enlightened Ones
By Salvatore Canzonieri
Stick to It!
Staff Training Tips from the National Wushu Training Center
Eric Chen
Putting the Chinese Back in Jeet Kune Do
The Chronicle of JKD's encounter with the Kuoshu Federation of the Republic of China
By Lamar M. Davis II
Killed or be Killed
Famous Fighting Techniques of Ancient China
By Gary Bruce with Sifu Lou Li
Sanshou Special:
Sanshou: Sport in the Spotlight
The Rise of the Full Contact Kungfu Sport
Martha Burr
Sanshou's Fighting Women
Exploring the Woman's Place on the Lei Tai
By Martha Burr
Two Seconds? Too Little!
Sanshou's Bias against Grapplers Needs to be Taken Down
By Chi-Hsiu D. Weng PhD
Shuai-Chiao for Sanshou
Step by Step Shuai-Chiao takdowns
By Professor Kuang-Ming Chang
Qigong:
Staying Put in Guangdong
Reeping the Benefits of Qigong Takes Time
By Bob Mendel
Ancient Answers for a Changing World
Techniques for Quieting the Mind and Spirit in the loud Modern World
By Yuenan Sparky He, Tang Quan Sheng & Tao Wei
Hour of Power
Distilling an Ancient Art to a 60 Minute Workout
By Jane Hallander
Ask the Experts
Questions and Answers On the Use of Qi and the Mind
Tiger's Tale
Tiger's TaleTalk
By Patrick Lugo