KUNG FU TAI CHI APRIL-MAY 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
Reluctant Hero
Harlan Lee knows that learning how to live is more important than learning how to fight.
By Broc Sanford
Center Poster:
"A Love for Wushu" Philip Wong and Hong Mei Zhang
Kungfu Features
Lan Shou Quan:Hidden in Plain Sight
by Bob Mendel
Join the Chain Gang
Wing Chun's hand techniques combined with its lethal chain kicks will confuse and deceive your opponents
by Todd Shawn Tei
Shaolin Monks Go Hollywood
by Martha Burr
Practicing Pakua Palm
by Xiaoling Lu
Cut to the Quick
Saber training tips from The National Wushu Training Center
by Eric Chen
Center Story
A Love for Wushu
by Jeremy Crawford
Eliminate the False, Retain the Truth
by Wen bin Li and Hong Li
Ask the Experts
What is the exact difference between Bagua Zhang and Baji Chuan (Quan).
Is Kung Fu Racist? The challenges and triumphs for African-American in the Chinese style martial arts.
by Ron Wheeler with David Kaufmann
The Buddha on Your Nose
by Richard A.D.Hendrix
Coming in Next Issue
Putting the Chinese Back in Jeet Kune Do
Staying Put in Guandong
Carry a Big Stick
Qigong Features
Discover Your Hidden Human Potential
by Adam Wallace
Chi Kung's Brain-Body Connection
by Belida Uckun
Amazing Stories Science-Defying Experiments in the World of Chi Kung
by James Patrick Lacy
Kungfu News
Tiger's Tale
The birth of Pan Gu and the universe too.
Tiger's Tale Talk