Fang Qi Niang and the White Crane style of Yong Chun
When we are interested in the History of Wing Chun 詠春, sooner or later, we end up interested in the […]
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Fighting against multiple opponents : difficult but trainable
In self-defense, one versus one is already difficult. One versus many is more so, that’s undeniable. In a dynamic of
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The 5 Elders of Shaolin : the mythology of the Hung Mun styles
There are several classifications in Chinese Martial Arts. I mentioned it in the post What is Kung Fu ? Regarding
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The origins of Hung Gar by Lam Sai Wing
Below is a text from Lam Sai Wing 林世榮 on the origins of the Hung Gar 洪家. This text is
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The origins of Wing Chun by Yip Man
Below is the manuscript written by Yip Man 葉問 around 1965/66, in which the old Master recounts the origins of
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What is Dim Mak 點脈 ?
Dim Mak 點 脈 is often translated in French by points vitaux (which we can translate as vital points) and
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What is Kung Fu 功夫 ?
With this post I would like to point out a new series of publication called “What is …?” in
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A brief history of secret society Tiandihui
This post follows my previous about the Southern Shaolin Monastery, where I briefly mentioned the origin of Tiandihui. With this
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Should we write “Ip Man” or “Yip Man” ?
April 22, 2024 I’m revising this post today. As I wrote 4 years ago, when I first started posting on
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A brief history of Shaolin Monastery in Henan
The Shaolin Monastery represents a strong symbol for the martial arts community, especially for those who follow Chinese styles, of
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