KUNG FU TAI CHI NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2016
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
Birth of the Dragon
A Kung Fu Nerd Becomes Bruce Lee
By Gene Ching
Features
Blood Red Fist
The Hallowed Art of Hongquan
By Gigi Oh and Gene Ching
The Solid and Empty of Hung Gar Kuen
By Arnaldo Ty Núñez
The Real Master Po
Shaolin Temple’s Senior Monk Shi Yong Po with a Lesson in Kung Fu, Spirituality and Longevity
By Chris Friedman
Of Rat Tails and the Underworld
The Staff in Chinese Kung Fu
By Rick “Bucky” Wing
Real Fighting versus Film Stunt Choreography
Action Star Jino Kang Reveals 3 Weapons for Film and the Street
By david j. moore
Battle Tested
Tai Chi in MMA
By Nick Osipczak
Powerful Punch Combinations of Xing Yi
By Noel Plaugher
How Many of the Eight Trigrams Work in a Fight?
By Gene Ching and Gigi Oh
Wushu on Paper
The Connection Between Chinese Calligraphy and Wushu Routines
By Emilio Alpanseque
Featured Weapon
Butterfly Swords
Tournament - Events - News
Clawmarks
By Gene Ching
The First Medical Qigong and Eastern Medicine Symposium a Great Success
By William Wren and Dawn Chen
2nd Annual Dean Chin Banquet Brings Out the Family of the Father of Jow Ga Kung Fu in America
By Ron Wheeler
11th Biennial Pan American Championships 2016
By Jackson Wong
The 8th International Traditional Kung Fu Association Chinese Martial Arts Championship
By Gene Ching
2016 Legends of Kung Fu and World Chin Woo Martial Arts Championship & Cultural Festival
By Gene Ching
Chollywood Rising:
Title Change, China’s Summer Rush and Coming Soon: Cartoons, Cult Samurai and Shaolin
Kung Fu Horoscope