KUNG FU TAI CHI NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2017
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
Fierce Tiger Descending the Mountain
By Gene Ching
Features
Wong Lei’s Fierce Tiger
By Donald Hamby and Theodore Henderson
The Ancestors of Five Ancestors Fist
By Daniel Kun
Embracing the Wall
Learn Wushu Foundation Exercises That Only Require a Wall & You
By Joseph Scarcella and Emilio Alpanseque
Weight Training for Chinese Broadsword Mastery
By Patrick Jay Lant
From the Mundane to the Martial Hakka Bean Bag Training
By Williy Pang
The Importance of Shaolin Kung Fu Partner Work
By Chris Friedman
The Three-Section Staff of Shaolin Temple
By Leon Zhang
The Yin and Yang of Fu Style Baguazhang
By Terrence Trumbo
Baguazhang for Long Life
By Liang Keming
Featured Weapon
Butterfly Paired Knives
Tournaments - Events - News
Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu 1938–2017
By Zhao Xiaohu
National Top Wushu Athletes Excel in Lubbock
By Emilio Alpanseque
United States Dragon & Lion Dance Federation Judges Course and Inauguration
By Wu Niu-sheng
9th ITKFA Chinese Martial Arts Championship
By Peter Pena
The First Ever Shaolin Temple 72 Specialty Skills Competition
By Chris Friedman
Chollywood Rising:
Summertime and the Living’s Easy
Kung Fu Horoscope