KUNG FU TAI CHI SUMMER 2018
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
Chen Taiji’s Eyebrow Level Staff
Master Chen Ziqiang Paving the Way to Success
By Emilio Alpanseque
Features
Fu Taijiquan
A Fusion of Internal Arts
By Liang Keming with Gigi Oh and Gene Ching
Advanced Taiji Push Hands
Da Le
By Jie Gu, Li Weiqian, and Zhou Yudong
The Kwan Yin Palm Sitting Form
By Brian Kuttel
That’s Using Your Head
Hakka Headbutting Tactics
By Williy Pang
The Devastating Palm Techniques of
the Seven Star Mantis Style
By Lee Kam Wing and Derrick Wright
Fighting with Qinna
Eagle Claw’s Entry Concepts
By Williy Pang
Bruce Lee – A Life
A New Biography from Martial Author Matthew Polly
By Gene Ching
The Double Sabers
Kung Fu Artistry at Its Best
By Rick L. Wing
The Fighting Method and Key Points of the Tiger Fork
By Frank Yee and Pedro Cepero Yee with Saunders Elmore
Featured Weapon
Tiger Trident
Tournaments - Events - News
The 26th Annual Chinese Martial Arts
Tournament at U.C. Berkeley
By Gene Ching
Where There Is Unity, There Is Strength
Zhang San Feng Asian Cultural Arts Festival 2018
By Gene Ching
Grandmaster Henry Poo Yee 1940–2018
By Abe Chu, Paul Dermody and Sam Han
Grandmaster “Uncle” Allen Joe 1924–2018
By Gene Ching
Grandmaster Chen Xiaoxing’s Final U.S. Tour
By Emilio Alpanseque with Kimberly Ivy
Chollywood Rising:
Mulan and the Wake of Triple Threat
Horoscope