A gradual path to learn to meditate Meditation method 1 – The first and most simple approach to meditation (for beginners) Meditation method 2 – A little bit more advanced approach to access to a state of deep concentration Meditation method 3 – A deep relaxation method that works on each muscle in our body […]
What is standing stamina? In our Kung Fu, with “standing stamina” we refer to the capability to maintain static positions: it is the complementary opposite of what we call “dynamic equilibrium” (read The concept of Dynamic Equilibrium). To possess a good standing stamina skill means to be able to: Remain in a specific position without […]
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The greeting in Kung Fu The first thing to say is that in most martial arts the greeting is a form of respect demonstration: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). […]
The second fundamental technical exercise The hanging speedball is a practice inspired by the ancient Shaolin methods (the famous 72 arts of Shaolin temple) and expanded according to our needs: we have already introduced it in Lesson 2.3 and now we will deepen the topic. In its more concise version, the exercise is based on […]
A free mini-guide about stealth mobility What is stealth mobility? In our school: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). Why do we teach stealth mobility (read also 6 Dragons Kung […]
The unpredictability of unstable harmony in combat The abnormal wave that leads the ship to inexorably crash against the rocks. Normally, the fighting styles that use soft (liquid) structures do not combine with those that use the rigid (solid) ones and vice versa but 6 Dragons Kung Fu tries to trigger a sort of “unstable” […]
Why is important to learn to dodge punches Unlike the kick (read The use of legs in a real fight), the punch (read How to punch (simple explanation)) is the most diffuse and implemented combat technique by: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
Not always is possible to avoid the physical confrontation The most effective self-defense technique is always prevention (read ) but in some cases, it could happen something that we cannot avoid (or even imagine). Unfortunately, there are situations where the only option is to accept to fight, for example: When facing improvise and extreme violence […]
The first fundamental technical exercise The fabric cloth is a distinctive practice of our school, we have already introduced it in Lesson 1.3 and now we will go a little bit more in-depth. This exercise, like every 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s practitioner knows, simply consists of throwing in the air a cloth and hitting it, […]
In order of importance: all the social accounts to follow and why If you are a real 6 Dragons Kung Fu practitioner, you will find very useful to like and follow all the forms of social presence that our school offers. Facebook Official fan page – Updated almost twice per day, it contains big images […]
Chin Na: twist the elbow The twisting of the elbow is a very versatile technique and once set, it is easy to apply; the only difficulty is the understanding of the initial displacement of the arms. Before starting, it is extremely important to read (we have to know what we are doing and how to […]
The self-defense scenario In this article, I will describe a personal defense situation that happened to me (Kongling) walking on the sidewalk of an (apparently) not degraded residential area in England (a lot of years ago). The background (in short): My friends and I went to spend a study holiday in the south of England […]
The most important training exercises In this chapter, we will deepen the topic started in Lesson 2.3 about the first 3 basic technical practices of 6 Dragons Kung Fu. Each of them is designed to develop (and learn to manage) the combat interactions typical of our style (read 6DKF’s interactions: from the strong blow to […]
Karate has been my first approach with martial arts (read Who is Master Kongling?). Important – What follows should not be interpreted as a positive or negative assessment, neither on Karate (each dojo is different) nor on my master (who has passed away and who I deeply respect). The ones I intend to share are […]
Combat training (basic level) An example of basic execution of Fabric Cloth exercise In this video, we show a practical example of the Fabric Cloth practice (in the particular case, Master Kongling performs the basic version of the exercise). This training is one of the fundamental technical exercises of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read ) […]
Basic Kung Fu footwork The first thing to say is that, once the basic techniques have been thoroughly tested and trained, your body will choose instantly and automatically: how, when, why and what to adopt. If this does not happen, you are very far from being ready for a real fight and even for sparring […]
The basic and advanced capabilities of a 6 Dragons Kung Fu practitioner Definitions, general categories and teaching focus: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). Spatial skills: Timing skills: Resistance / […]
Could Bruce Lee be beaten by Brad Pitt’s character (Cliff Booth)? When I went to watch “Once upon a time in Hollywood”, I was already aware of the controversy about the “sketched” fight between Bruce Lee (played by Mike Moh) and Cliff Booth (an old stuntman, played by Brad Pitt) but I never expected to […]
A home study Kung Fu course from white to black belt A note by Master Kongling – I have created the 6 Dragons Kung Fu Core Course (see the training plan) to make my personal dream come true: give help to those who want to profoundly learn martial arts but cannot access the right path. […]
A small premise In this article we want to talk about the purely martial difference between ancient and modern Shaolin monks but before starting, t is important to stress that: Our school appreciates all kinds of (serious) martial art’s approach (the more “bellicose” ones, the more “aesthetic” ones, the more “introspective” ones, etc.) We respect […]
Combat training (advanced level) An example of execution of Fabric Cloth exercise In this video, we show a practical example of the Fabric Cloth (read Basic tools: the cloth) exercise (in the particular case, Master Kongling practice with a Japanese weapon, the Ninjato, ideal for advanced practitioners). This training is one of the fundamental technical […]
About this glossary This is the first part of a list of terms (with rapid definitions) related to what we talk in our tutorials, courses, guides, lessons and articles: We will constantly update this page. B C D E F G I J K L M N O P Q S T W X Z
Self-defense simulations The most important things we must understand about self-defense simulations is that: They make sense and are useful only if accompanied by a serious daily training (read How to start practicing from scratch), they are completely useless on their own (read Why martial arts do not work: 5 reasons) No artificial situation can […]
On what occasions does it make sense to hide our presence? With this tutorial, we continue the topic regarding the stealth techniques related to the invisibility (read Invisibility: hiding in the shadow). In our S.A.F.E. self-defense method (read Personal defense: the S.A.F.E. method), the third letter of the acronym means for “flee” (leave the threatening […]
Why use the long stick to do stretching? The implementation of our long wooden stick (read The basic equipment for training in 6DKF) offers many advantages in terms of stretching: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn […]
The core concepts of combat mobility After having understood the importance of balance, you have to start to learn how to connect it to the spatial movement in the combat scenario. Before passing to the specific types of footwork of our style, let’s start from a few simple but fundamental concepts. Effectiveness Balance – Each […]
Preserve the integrity of the fingers In a lot of cases, the not-practitioners do not know how to close their fists and especially do not understand what are the risks of an incorrect displacement of the fingers: The least serious ones range from a sensation of discomfort to an inferior technical effectiveness The worst ones […]
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The meaning of the belt Let’s start with a few but important premises: A belt is only a belt – The first thing to say is that a belt is only a belt and do not change anything (read When a belt becomes a blindfold) The value of the exams – What really has value […]
Thank you I dedicate this thanking to the S.H.W., donor of 6 Dragons Kung Fu. Even the smallest contribution represents a fundamental brick for the growth of our school. Thank you for your support that does not stop only at words. Thank you so much, S.H.W. for your contribution! A place to give support and […]
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The self-defense scenario In this article, I will describe a personal defense situation that happened to me (Kongling) in front of a KTV (a Karaoke club). As I have done previously (read for example Self-defense: brawl in front of a grocery store), I will not go into too much detail (in order to protect the […]
A free mini-guide about the training dummies The training dummies are active or passive tools made to improve our combat skills. They are made to: Replace a human partner (when not at disposal) Safely execute the combat techniques at their highest potential (even lethal) Condition the body to develop a specific skill (technical, mechanical, resistance, […]
What is Gong Bu? In Kung Fu there are several versions of the “arrow stance” (Gong Bu, or Deng Shan Bu or Mountain Stance or Mountain Climbing Stance), the one that we are going to describe has much in common with those of Tai Chi ones (read What is Tai Chi and what is its […]
Chin Na: twist the wrist The twisting of the wrist is a very effective technique but until we understand its principles it will not work as expected. Before starting, it is important to read (we have to know what we are doing and how to train safely): Chin Na Dojo (guan): rules, respect and etiquette […]
Combat training (intermediate level) In this video, we show a practical example of the 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s reactive dummy training (read The 6DKF’s PVC wooden dummy). In the particular case, Master Kongling practice with an advanced configuration, ideal for intermediate / advanced practitioners (without the forearms covers, protections made of foam). This exercise does […]
What risks run those who do not have a solid mental preparation? In a serious self-defense path, mental training starts before the physical one. One of the most important (but undervalued) aspects of self-defense is the psychological preparation for the stress to bear in an unexpected dangerous situation. Martial arts do not teach you how […]
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Can a Hollywood movie transmit something useful in terms of martial arts? Everything can teach us something, the discriminant is the interpretation we give to what we catch through our senses. A good martial arts practitioner should always be: Openminded enough to catch even the smallest lesson from the most unexpected circumstances Rational and smart […]
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Why passion is nothing The difference: Passion – It is strictly tied to the idea of interest / curiosity, it is a secondary necessity that can disappear, decrease or increase as a function of factors beyond our control (the quality of the instructors, etc.) Self-discipline – Seen from outside it is a motion similar to […]
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What is the makiwara, how it works and what is it for? The Makiwara is a Karate training tool: It is basically a flat and smooth wooden board that develops vertically; in most cases, it is fixed to a wall or to the ground (with a stable base) It is made to do not move […]
Combat training (intermediate level) An example of execution of Hanging Speedball exercise In this video, we show a practical example of the Hanging Speedball (read Basic tools: the Hanging Speedball) exercise (in the particular case, Master Kongling practice with an advanced configuration, ideal for intermediate / advanced practitioners). This training is one of the fundamental […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu video courses’ goal After a long and careful reflection, we decided to publish Premium Home Study Video Courses about 6 Dragons Kung Fu. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes here Learn Kung Fu online: […]
Frequently asked questions We have created this space to reply to the most common questions of our practitioners and aspiring practitioners. Your questions Kung fu lessons How can I start to learn Kung Fu? We have 4 phases (read ), if you are a total beginner start from here Howto start practicing from scratch. If […]
Without balance, there is no Kung Fu A note by Master Kongling – This is only an introduction to the notions related to rooting, in the next chapters of this course we will deepen the topic (also through concepts and principles from Tai Chi and other styles, that for now, are too complicated). In Kung […]
Fighting tips (beginner / intermediate level) How to increase the duration of your fighting performances In this video, we talk about a few small changes that are easy to apply both for the beginner, both for the expert but capable to elongate your combat endurance. Whether you are completely out of practice or training seriously, […]
The fundamental concepts of the basic fighting stance In combat (as we said a lot of times, read Which guard stance choose and The guard stances in 6DKF), it does not exist a perfect guard stance for every type of: Scenario Opponent Weapon involved Preparation level Tactic … Having clarified this (given that many students […]
Fighting tips (beginner / intermediate level) How to become unpredictable in combat In this video, we talk about some of the most common tactical errors in combat and how to fix them (read also The 10 most common combat mistakes). The good news is that: these basic fighting concepts are instantaneously implementable. The key to […]
Is Karate born from Kung Fu? Although the relationship between China and Japan has hardly ever been idyllic, it is correct to say that real Karate is strictly related to Kung Fu. Karate is born from Northern Shaolin and this is easily visible even without any kind of deep historical study. The most visible reason […]
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A mini-guide on how to be ready for sudden combat Before starting: Personal defense: the S.A.F.E. method – In self-defense, combat should be avoided as much as possible, it is the last option of a specific path Why martial arts do not work: 5 reasons – The weak points of the common martial art approach […]
How to learn the 5 basic Kung Fu stances After understanding what stances are and what is their meaning in the context of Kung Fu (read Lesson 9.1), let’s see the main ones (inherent to our style). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
Who is Donato Cariello? What do you do in your life? I teach BLS-D (Basic Life Support Defibrillation). Why did you decide to approach martial arts? For passion and necessity. What experiences do you have in martial arts and / or sports? I have been practicing Shotokan Karate for 21 years, Jiu-Jitsu for 5 years, […]
A first approach with the Wing Chun wooden dummy In this article, we want to describe 5 easy and safe exercises / drills for beginners (but not only). Important premises: Do stretching before starting (read Basic soft stretching and How to correctly perform stretching) These exercises can be performed as a warm-up (read Basic warm-up […]
What is the Soft Touch in 6 Dragons Kung Fu? The Soft Touch is the capability to instinctively regulate the type of “state” of our body structure (solid, liquid, etc., read 6DKF’s interactions: from the strong blow to the light touch) and the intensity of the contact with an element of the fighting scenario. It […]