At the base of physical safety: how to limit the damages of a falling After mentioning the rudiments of psychological self-defense, let’s start talking about physical defense. The first techniques that every practitioner should learn and master are controlled falls (breakfalls). In this lesson we will see: What the breakfalls are What they are for […]
How to minimize the damage of a backward fall In a lot of martial arts, the backward breakfall is one of the firsts controlled fallings that are taught, it is very simple and effective but it must be performed in the correct way. To execute the involved movements we do not have to be incredible […]
How to minimize the damage of a fall Continuing the discussion about the basic principles of controlled fallings (read The fundamental concepts of the fallings) we go a step forward to talk about breakfall technique. Breakfalls are the first fighting techniques that are taught in 99% of martial arts courses, they are specifically created to: […]
Personal defense: what is meant by negotiation After having seen how to start to train our minds to self-control in critical contexts (read Lesson 7.3), we go a step further to talk about negotiation. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our […]
Know your enemy As we have repeatedly said (read Best martial arts for self-defense), in no case self-defense, even the most advanced (serious training, sparring, psychological factors, prevention, etc.) is able to: Magically put ourselves away from danger Guaranteed to prevail in every situation Anyone who claims otherwise is either naive or more likely a […]
What is the difference between martial arts and self-defense? Self-defense is (should be): A way to avoid / limit, as much as possible, violence (read Personal defense: the S.A.F.E. method) A way to preserve us, our properties (and, possibly, also the integrity of all the involved people) A way to solve problems with intelligence (in […]
Nobody explains how to train the mind One of the least treated (and probably among the most fundamental) aspects of self-defense is mental preparation. The first time, you simply do not know how you will react: Realizing that you are truly close to a fight Undergoing an unexpected aggression … Especially for those who are […]
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The 3 steps of prevention The first thing that everyone should know is that: prevention is the most effective technique of self-defense and therefore it is the first step of our method (read Personal defense: the S.A.F.E. method). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
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A rational approach to self-defense In this chapter, we will start to describe the foundations of serious martial preparation for self-defense. We will try to be as much as possible: 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 […]
Is it legit to ask if… On the web, one of the most frequently asked questions about the various martial arts is the one relative to their legitimacy. Masters and combat systems are often evaluated in terms of: Overall efficacy Effectiveness in self-defense contexts Effectiveness in a ring / cage Technical effectiveness Effectiveness against other […]
Legs stretching (for intermediate-level practitioners) After seeing the basic exercises for stretching the whole body and the correct modalities of execution, let’s go to the next step with our basic Tendons Transformation path: the intermediate-level exercises for flexibility. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Stretching for intermediate practitioners After seeing the basic exercises for stretching the whole body and the correct modalities of execution, let’s go to the next step with our tendons transformation path: the intermediate level exercises for flexibility. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
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From stretching to tendons transformation As you have seen in Lesson 6.3, stretching can have a variety of applications; after having understood its function of preparation for good training performances (after warm-up, read Lesson 1.3) let’s pass to the next step: gain flexibility. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core […]
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How to prevent an assault for robbery The self-defense scenario We are alone in the street and we see in the distance, on our path, one or more unknown people: In physical and / or numerical advantage Who look at us from afar and sideways, with quick and elusive glances (or looking everywhere but in […]
What is rooting in Kung Fu? The 2 crucial aspects related to rooting In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, when we talk about rooting (as in Tai Chi or Wing Chun) we refer substantially to two things: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
The importance of stretching: why practice stretching? As we mentioned in previous lessons, stretching is an extremely important practice and can be used for a variety of applications: Daily life relaxation Sport application Martial application Mobility recovery Contortionism performances Each of these goals has different rules and methods of acquiring, in this lesson you will […]
The 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Method to solve problems Reconnecting to the previous article (read Accept problems to find solutions) we see now a simple, effective and “scientific” method to solve any kind of life problem: In the 6DKF’s Method, there are no magic tricks, only a rational mindset Sometimes what stop us from winning […]
The elongation levels Since gradualness is one of the fundamental pillars of 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s training method (read The instructor of 6DKF and the teaching method), we distinguish 8 levels of elongation: Without effort (level 0) – This is the condition of mobility you reach during a normal warm-up; it does not create any […]
Flexibility: a fundamental part of Kung Fu workout In previous lessons, we have repeatedly referred to stretching (read How to correctly perform stretching) and warm-up (read How to correctly perform warm-up) in terms of body preparation for training. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
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Illusions are more expensive than we can imagine As we said in Self-defense: why 90% of martial arts does not work: the vast majority of martial arts are not suitable for self-defense. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study […]
Dodge an attack is anything but simple Parrying a blow (eg. a punch) is not always easy but to effectively dodge it could be even more difficult (read Dodge attacks). To gain a perfect dodging capability you need: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
The limits of martial arts and combat systems Even if saying that 90% of martial arts (in terms of self-defense) does not work may appear exaggerated, there are some crucial aspects on which everyone should reflect. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
A brief summary Let’s recap what you have learned in this course (in relation to combat preparation): 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). Naturally what we have seen so far […]
Why is flexibility important for a fighter? Let’s see the principal reasons why flexibility is so useful in martial arts (in combat and not only): All the fighting movements become more fluid, powerful and fast (because they do not find the slowdown of limited joints) The body becomes more resistant and less predisposed to the […]
The power of music As everyone has seriously practiced sports knows: music is an extremely powerful training tool. Listening to the right sounds can make the difference between a lackluster workout and an intense one that leads us to overcome our limits. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course […]
At the base of everything: the front kick In the previous lesson, we saw the straight punch basics (read Lesson 5.3), now we move on to learn the first leg’s technique, the front kick: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our […]
Chin Na: break a clenched finger This type of fingers compression is very simple and easy to apply in a static situation; the only thing to understand is the application’s direction of the force. Before starting, it is extremely important to read (we have to know what we are doing and how to train safely): […]
The use of a punching bag To improve the durability of our punching bag we must first understand that: 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). An intelligent installation of the […]
The straight punch After seeing how to sketch a first guard stance (read Lesson 5.2), let’s move on to the first offensive combat technique you will learn in this course: 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 […]
Before starting a warm-up session (for martial arts purposes) Many inexpert people think that phases like warm-up and stretching are a useless waste of time but nothing is more false, wrong and dangerous. Those practices are crucial to: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
What is the best possible guard stance? As we have already said in Lesson 5.1, 6 Dragons Kung Fu is a liquid martial art: this means that, even in this case, it has not a single or completely defined way to maintain a guard stance. Note – This article has been asked by one of […]
The path to real combat skills In this chapter, we begin to see some of the basics of fighting. In terms of combat skills, the path we are following is: 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 […]
Is the iron palm practice good for a woman? Hands conditioning is not a matter of gender, we have to choose our training path in relation to our specific goals: Gain breaking-related abilities Be able to sustain a real self-defense situation … The problem is not being male or female, Kung Fu does not make these kinds […]
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Focus on breathing Working with constancy and dedication on the practices described in Lesson 4.5, you will slowly develop unconscious attention to quality breathing: 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 causes of physical and mental tension Over the course of our life, it is possible that stress and fatigue accumulate mental and physical tension without us even realizing it. 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 […]
Why if Kung Fu is so good, it is (apparently) not used in MMA? A little misunderstanding The question is legit but it is a bit like asking: “Why if pizza is really that good, it is not served in Japanese sushi restaurants?” It is the perspective that is wrong. Note – This article has […]
Is it true that all martial arts derive from Shaolin Temple’s Kung Fu? No. It’s purely false. The only thing that all martial arts share is the fact that they prepare their practitioners for combat. Combat has existed since man has appeared on this planet (in every time and everywhere); understood this, it is more […]
How to learn to breathe correctly in any situation For a beginner: 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). In this regard, you will exploit 2 useful practices of 6 Dragons […]
Bring the benefits of meditation outside its direct practice 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s 5th Meditation Method can be considered as a part of the 4th Method (read Meditation method 4). While the previous one is a complete meditative oriented activity, this extrapolation can be considered its “portable version”; it serves to bring its type of […]
The Iron Palm skill What Iron Palm is A note by Master Kongling – Iron Palm is included in the original 72 arts of Shaolin temple. Even if many martial arts have similar practices (Karate, etc.), only in Kung Fu it reaches the highest levels of effectiveness (through a painstaking path). In Kung Fu terms, […]
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What is the impact of natural talent in martial arts? The first thing to stress is that, when we talk about martial arts (or even sports in general), natural talent is a widely used excuse to justify an absence of real discipline, concentration and preparation. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core […]
Why don’t we see many elite soldiers in MMA competitions? Between an elite soldier and a professional fighter, there are huge differences in terms of: Training – One trains to kill quickly without limitations, the other for a bloody but sporty show / competition, one for example to march for a long time, the other […]
The 2 most important distinctions regarding breathing The two most popular breathing categories are: 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). These are the 2 main types of breathing that you […]
The warrior’s breathing (Ujjayi Pranayama) In this article we want to deepen the often quoted “warrior’s breathing”, or “Ujjayi Pranayama” (as they call it in Yoga, the source of our inspiration for this method): Some think that these words mean “breath of the victorious” due to the involved proud expansion of the chest According to […]
What is diaphragmatic breathing? Also called “ventral” or (erroneously) abdominal, it is used in many fields: Sport Martial arts (read ) Lyric music Meditation … As the name suggests, the diaphragmatic one is a type of breathing that involves an active control on the contraction and relaxation movement of the diaphragm (making it stronger and […]
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Should we use legs in a street fight? Let’s forget for a moment our legs and let’s imagine talking about a bazooka. Does it make sense to use a bazooka in a battle field (against similar war machines)? Of course yes, but only if: We are able to use it in the right way It […]
What are the training dummies for? The idea behind the training dummies comes from an ancient past, since the beginning, they were created to help practitioners to improve those particular kinds of skills that are difficult to sharpen: Both individually Both with a training partner Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core […]
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So many ways to breathe Each type of activity has a more favorable way to breathe: In this lesson, you will start to understand what are the biggest differences. 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 […]
The origin and consistency of the body control methods of 6 Dragons Kung Fu In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, we teach various body control methods and they are inspired by: Yoga Ancient Shaolin methods Qi Gong (read ) TCM (traditional chinese medicine) Modern medicine Direct experience … In our school, we do not teach anything […]
Is it possible to instantly assess the dangerousness of an adversary? In a self-defense scenario, is it possible to recognize the preparation level of a potential aggressor only looking at him / her (his / her stance, way of moving, etc.)? No. We cannot be sure. We can try to read some of the most common […]