Getting started in a training Chinese martial arts program at our school, whether in the Internal arts of Tai Chi, Xingyi, Bagua, and Liuhe Bafa, or the Shaolin arts of Mizong Luohan and Eagle Claw Gong Fu, can be illuminated by the saying from Lao Zi: “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a…
Chinese martial arts are steeped in culture and tradition. Honorific titles have profound significance, and they convey politeness, respect, and deference toward seniors and the elderly. Traditionally, in the Wushu Guan, or Kung Fu Kwoon, there are many honorific titles that indicate the hierarchy from the master to the lowest-ranking student. Some of the most…
When choosing a martial arts school, you should begin by writing down your objectives and asking yourself the following questions. Are you choosing a martial arts school for convenience? Unfortunately many people make the selection because the school is close by, and they find it convenient. This is fine if you are looking for a…
I have been practicing martial arts for more than 50 years, and since December of 1981 I have been teaching Chinese martial arts on a full-time basis to a multitude of people from different walks of life. During my teaching career I have continued to expand, enhance and refine my own knowledge by learning from…
More than 30 years ago I conducted an interview for the Wu Gong Journal with Grandmaster Leung Shum. I asked him many questions pertaining to martial arts training and in particular Ying Jow Fanzi (鷹爪翻子) – Eagle Claw Kung Fu During the interview GM Shum spoke about the relationship between student and teacher in Chinese…
