Wudang Taijiquan is a primary pillar of the Wudang martial arts system, originating from the sacred Wudang Mountain (also known as Taihe Mountain) in Hubei… Read more: 武当太极拳
Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong (Health-Preserving Daoyin Exercises) is a comprehensive system of medical health cultivation exercises developed by Master Zhang Guangde (1931-2022), a professor and… Read more: Daoyin Yangsheng Gong
Natural ACL repair is becoming a real option, especially if the tear is new and the knee is otherwise stable. For martial artists, this can… Read more: ACL Repair, natural options
Baguazhang thus emerges not merely as a fighting system, but as a complete philosophy of movement, breath, and consciousness. In the words of the tradition, the practitioner becomes like water flowing around stone, wind bending through bamboo, and ultimately, the dragon that commands both earth and heaven with equal mastery.
“One Horse, Three Arrows” (Yi Ma San Jian – 一马三箭) is a signature combination technique defined by its relentless, explosive speed. The strikes are meant to be fired off one after another without pause, penetrating the opponent’s defense like a volley of arrows.
Lower-limb strength and power are critical for martial arts athletes to perform complex maneuvers such as aerial outward swings. These physiological attributes govern execution speed, movement amplitude, and postural control during the high-stress environment of competitive combat.
Understanding the Jingwu system requires separating two commonly conflated structures: the Three Sets of Ten Forms (三组十路拳) and the Three Graduation Levels (三等毕业制). The former organizes technical content; the latter certifies developmental maturity. When properly examined, these two systems intersect without overlapping, forming a coherent model of structured martial education.
M. Zhang passed down a series of exercises designed to assist with internal development. “Lion Plays with Ball” builds foundational leg strength, while “Divine Dragon Turns Head” facilitates joint mobility. “Giant Python Shakes Head” & “Extracting Tendons” refresh the nervous system.
Our Xingyiquan is predominantly from the teachings of Chu Guiting and Shang Yunxiang, both disciples of Li Cunyi. However, they were also influenced by various other families. We present the foundation principles of six harmonies as they apply in concept and in combat.
Wudang Taijiquan is a primary pillar of the Wudang martial arts system, originating from the sacred Wudang Mountain (also known as Taihe Mountain) in Hubei… Read more: 武当太极拳
Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong (Health-Preserving Daoyin Exercises) is a comprehensive system of medical health cultivation exercises developed by Master Zhang Guangde (1931-2022), a professor and… Read more: Daoyin Yangsheng Gong
They are some of the fittest men on earth, able to summon superhuman power on a mountain pass one day and sprint for glory the… Read more: The Cost of the Exhaustive Endurance: What the Tour Does to a Cyclist’s Body
Tendon aging is a multifactorial process that compromises both the biological and mechanical properties of this essential connective tissue.
Natural ACL repair is becoming a real option, especially if the tear is new and the knee is otherwise stable. For martial artists, this can… Read more: ACL Repair, natural options
Baguazhang thus emerges not merely as a fighting system, but as a complete philosophy of movement, breath, and consciousness. In the words of the tradition, the practitioner becomes like water flowing around stone, wind bending through bamboo, and ultimately, the dragon that commands both earth and heaven with equal mastery.
Success in wrestling and throwing disciplines demands more than technical skill,it requires explosive power that can be deployed instantly against a resisting opponent. Research demonstrates… Read more: Power Training for Wrestling and Throwing: Building Explosive Strength for Combat
“One Horse, Three Arrows” (Yi Ma San Jian – 一马三箭) is a signature combination technique defined by its relentless, explosive speed. The strikes are meant to be fired off one after another without pause, penetrating the opponent’s defense like a volley of arrows.
Lower-limb strength and power are critical for martial arts athletes to perform complex maneuvers such as aerial outward swings. These physiological attributes govern execution speed, movement amplitude, and postural control during the high-stress environment of competitive combat.
Understanding the Jingwu system requires separating two commonly conflated structures: the Three Sets of Ten Forms (三组十路拳) and the Three Graduation Levels (三等毕业制). The former organizes technical content; the latter certifies developmental maturity. When properly examined, these two systems intersect without overlapping, forming a coherent model of structured martial education.
M. Zhang passed down a series of exercises designed to assist with internal development. “Lion Plays with Ball” builds foundational leg strength, while “Divine Dragon Turns Head” facilitates joint mobility. “Giant Python Shakes Head” & “Extracting Tendons” refresh the nervous system.
Our Xingyiquan is predominantly from the teachings of Chu Guiting and Shang Yunxiang, both disciples of Li Cunyi. However, they were also influenced by various other families. We present the foundation principles of six harmonies as they apply in concept and in combat.