Chinese martial arts

Once again we explore the differences between the linear power techniques of Japanese/Korean Karate and the striking of Kung Fu. I found this video on the EmptyFlower forum. Much like the Kenpo we saw last week, Chinese arts use seemingly "minor strikes". These include raking fingers across eyes, blowing out eardrums, tearing tendons and pressure-point strikes. This is some nasty stuff, and should only be used in life-or-death situations. The contrast I would like to suggest is that the Japanese and Korean Karate I practiced in the past relied on power punching and kicking. Lots of Board and Brick breaking, heavy bag work. Nothing ... Read Full Story

The martial art of Kung Fu is an conversation of association, a type of exercise, and in addition a way of defending yourself. The art is in reality fashionable throughout the planet, furthermore individual established as Gung Fu, Wu Shu, and smooth Kuo Shu. It shares a number of acknowledged traits among Karate, such as using equally hand and stand techniques. Kung Fu is one of the most accepted forms of martial arts - and what is more one of the oldest. Within Kung Fu, there are numerous styles and variances, although the most accepted are those that pin down their roots in the ... Read Full Story

A star is shining brightly in the world of Martial Arts whose name is Dr. Gajanand Rajput . KungFu is the rhythm of his breath by which he is trying to materialize his dream of becoming the International champion of martial arts. It was the day of November 28th 1978 when he was born and glorified the name of his home town Sabarmati, Ahmedabad. He was brought up under the care and guidance of his parents Shri Bhagwat Mulchand Rajput and Srimati Jankidevi. He completed his doctorate degree in Philosophy of Asian Martial Arts. He gained proficiency in various arts such as Tae Kwon ... Read Full Story

This past weekend, two of my black belts (Matt Trejo and John McDonald) and I put on a 30-minute Kenpo Karate demonstration at the Bellamere Winery & Event Centre. The demonstration was received very well, as we showed the various aspects of Kenpo Karate training. Matt Trejo performed Short Form 1-3, Long Form 1, Long Form 6 and Stance Set 2, while John McDonald performed Short Form 1, Kicking Set 2, Long Form 2, Long Form 3, Finger Set 2, and Coordination Set 1. I performed a Kung Fu Saber form called Orr Fai Do Fa, and performed the 20 self-defense techniques on Matt, ... Read Full Story

On Friday, November 27th and Saturday, November 28th, Chinese Karate Federation (CKF) President Sean Kelley conducted seminars at my Kenpo School in London, Ontario, Canada. The Friday night adult seminar consisted of links and parallels of self defense techniques, and the Saturday seminars included knife self-defense, as well as kickboxing. Mr. Kelley also taught a kids self-defense seminar on the Saturday morning. I had a long of fun working directly with Mr. Kelley on his kickboxing drills, and was very inspired by his tremendous teaching ability, and kickboxing skills. Read Full Story