Analysis and improvement of performance
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Master Kongling
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Shi Yan Xin: real master
A tribute to Shi Yan Xin, a real master. Info:Shaolin monk of the 34th generation. In-depth articles Recognize a good / bad master: 5 characteristics – How to immediately spot a bad instructor Is your instructor harming your martial growth? – How to rapidly understand if this risk is real
Measure, analyze and eliminate defects
As we have already mentioned (it is also a golden rule of marketing) we can not improve what we do not measure, it is not important whether it is: Resistance in ground fighting Execution speed of a technique Coordination in a combined sequence Accuracy in throwing of shurikens … To make progress and keep our […]
5 hours individual training session sample 3
A 5-hours session (high intensity) An example of an advanced daily training session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (5 hours, individual, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 10 minutes of vibrations exercise (advanced version, start reading Speed: the vibration’s exercise) 20 minutes of various kind of jumps (even with a 20-25Kg Kettlebell / […]
The Spiral Muscle Chain: twists and screws of the body
In terms of power, many of the better performing parts of our body are unfortunately also those that are normally be excluded from (active) involvement in the combat activity. We are talking about the devastating force that can be triggered for example from: The abdominal muscles The dorsal muscles The lumbar muscles Combinations (even of […]
How to punch (simple explanation)
The most important fighting technique: the punch The first things to say are that: In any realistic combat system, the striking capability comes first (especially with the upper limbs); all the rest represents a second step (throws, joint levers, etc.) Punches are simple, fast and safe, in one word effective If we are not seriously […]
Martial arts: how to become invincible?
Martial arts: the perfect mental attitude The mistake that causes certain defeat Once a great master said something like: “Never respond to a provocateur with another provocation, even if he deserves it. Do not let his weakness becomes your weakness”. What does this mean? It means that answering instinctively and specularly to a hostile behavior […]
Earth movements: the sand whirls exercise
After watching the first exercise of the water movements, we pass to a third one relating to the movements of the earth. The practice we are going to describe has the intent to make our soft movements unstoppable (beyond the execution speed). To start we need: A vase / pail that can withstand a certain […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu: what does it teach?
The 6 Dragons Kung Fu method and goals The goal of our school is to create a bridge between: 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 reason for this multidisciplinary […]
Small space 4 hours individual training session sample 1
A 4-hours session (middle-high intensity) An example of a daily advanced individual session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s training performed in a small space (2x2m, 4 hours, without special / specific tools): 10 minutes of body conditioning (hitting ourselves with bare hands, read Body Conditioning: the slapping and Conditioning to pain: hitting our body) 10 minutes […]
The best way to study technique: 10 tips
In-depth study of martial arts can be compared to the painstaking work of a university researcher, we must: Have the foundation for understanding and applying Gather all the necessary (correct) information Analyze and understand the theory Apply the theory to the practice Re-process the theory and the practice adapting it to us It is not so […]
Water movements: the secrets paths exercise
After watching the first exercise to control the soft power (belonging to air movements category), we pass to a second one related instead to the water movements group. The practice we are going to describe does not involve incredible difficulties but requires access to a body of water (a lake, a river, the sea, a […]
The characteristics of a true Master
Martial arts: a serious choice, a crucial path Even if we often don’t think about it, martial arts can touch some of the most serious aspects of the human being: 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 […]
Hitting effectively: distances and targets
The target that we choose and the target we reach There is a big difference from what a beginner thinks he / she is able to do and what he truly can do. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home […]
Eliminate back / cervical pain
Back pain: causes Back / cervical pain due to contractures /Â slight inflammation is typical of: Mental stress – Even if we do not mind it (until it is too late), our mind can force our muscles to constantly contract during a stress moment (household quarrels, economic problems, adverse work environment, no free time, etc.) Bad […]
Kung Fu mobility and balance: the upper limbs
Exploit the upper part of the body as a “source” of movement After introducing our main sources of movement (read Mobility, balance and direction change), let’s dive into the details of what we define as “upper mobility”: the one that starts from the upper half of our body (head included). Note – This article has […]
1 hour training session sample 1
A 1-hour session (middle-high intensity) This is an example of a novice daily session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (1 hour, with a master / instructor, training partners, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 5 minutes of warm-up (running, stop and 2 kicks, running, stop and 2 punches, repeat, read How to correctly […]
Shi Yan Zi: real master
A tribute to Shi Yan Zi, a real master. Info:Shaolin monk of the 34th generation.
Mobility, balance and direction change
In any combat situation our mobility (active or passive, positive or negative) is critical, more in our movements we are able to be unpredictable, fast and constantly balanced, more chances we have to prevail. In the 6DKF there are several methods of moving: Upper mobility (with upper limbs) Lower mobility (with lower limbs) Stable anchorage […]
Air movements: the wind wake exercise
As we have seen, there are several categories of exercises for the development of the “soft power”, the first one we analyze belongs to the group of air movements. The practice we are going to describe is called “wind wake” and it is (initially) simple: Let’s take 2 strips of cloth with a length equal […]
How to acquire special abilities
A skill is acquired if we don’t realize to possess it Each capability that we do not possess appears to us as special. However, what distinguishes a simple amateur from a real martial arts practitioner is being able to express one or more abilities: Note – This article has been asked by one of our […]
Fortify toes: the first exercise
Why is toes conditioning so important? In 6 Dragons Kung Fu , the principal uses for the toes are (in order of relevance): Improve explosive mobility – The most common, important and underestimated application (to move, hit, etc.) Help (partially) to “grab” – To do not allow the opponent to move (eg. blocking his foot to the ground), to […]
A rotation exercise to strengthen the legs
A rotation exercise to improve the lower limbs’ performance in combat In this tutorial, we are going to see an effective exercise to gradually increase leg strength. 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: […]
Chiu Chi Ling: real master
A tribute to Chiu Chi Ling, a real master. Info:Grandmaster of Hung Gar Kung Fu.
Training: optimizing the available time
How long does it take to achieve excellence in martial arts? Let’s start with a fact: the ancient Shaolin monks spent a large part of their days practicing Kung Fu (read Ancient Shaolin monks vs modern ones). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
How to Improve the 6DKF’s Dragon Motion
We have already had occasion to introduce the swirling movements of the Dragon Motion ( “The 6DKF Dragon Motion: the swirling movements” and “The Dragon Motion: a first insight and 4 exercises”), we see now some details about how to improve our practice: We need to smooth out all possible angles and rigidity, the body […]
How to combine softness and power
We have already spoken in the past about the concept of energy release ( “The metal sphere: how to release the force of a punch or a kick”) and persistent movements ( “Persistent movements: examples and learning”), in this discussion we want go over and explain directly how to develop the connection between power and […]
5 hours individual training session sample 2
A 5-hours session (high intensity) An example of an advanced daily training session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (5 hours, individual, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 10 minutes of self-infliction of blows with 2 short sticks (modulating the intensity in relation to our conditioning level) 10 minutes of free running / parkour […]
Hitting with softness
The best shots we can deliver within a combat are those that release energy through the softness (eg. in combination with our muscle chain). As we have repeatedly mentioned, the softness is not the only way that we use to attack or defend (every situation has different choices to be taken) but it is certainly […]
Achieve maximum performance
The right development of the practitioner One of the major differences between 6 Dragons Kung Fu and most of the other martial arts can be identified in the psychological and physical development of the practitioners (especially in relation to solo-workout). Tools, training types and methods of execution are based on a single assumption: always reach the […]
10 errors of intermediate fighters: solutions
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How to bridge our failings
Our training sessions do not only serve to increase our knowledge / capabilities (technical, physical, etc.) but also and above all to eliminate what we do wrong. Understand where are the errors (in our minds, in our style, in our body, etc.) is the first step to be able to fix them. Ourselves, our companions, […]
Resume training after a period of inactivity
The evolutionary training steps of a true martial arts practitioner The more we train, the more deleterious it is to stop. 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). For a real […]
Sparring type 3: body defensive automation
The third type of sparring that we analyze is body defensive automation. This type of confrontation must be run at a moderate speed based on the level of the contenders and always with controlled power; the idea is to develop skills such as precision, timing, reflexes, adaptability, body control, body conditioning, pain control (etc.). Let’s […]
How to follow the opponent’s rhythm: an exercise
Manage the fighting rhythm in relation to that of our opponents is one of the fundamental keys to prevail in any fight. During each type of combat, the body of the contenders continuously passes from positions favorable to the defense / attack to positions “unfavorable” (in relation to the one of the others): Distance Dislocation […]
5 hours individual training session sample 1
A 5-hours session (high intensity) An example of an advanced daily training session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (5 hours, individual, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 10 minutes of extreme body tension and immediate relaxation (concentrating on the Qi flow, read The use of Qi in the 6DKF’s meaning) 20 minutes of various […]
Sparring type 2: close combat
Close quarters combat The second type of sparring that we analyze (read Sparring type 1: slow motion fighting) is close combat. This type of confrontation must be done with the right care because, depending on the intensity, can have different levels of risk. The idea is to develop skills such as timing, reflexes, speed, counter-attack, […]
10 common mistakes of intermediate fighters
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Sparring type 1: slow motion fighting
A first approach with sparring The first type of sparring that we analyze is the slow-motion fighting. This kind of “clash” is the least dangerous, it favors technique, balance, tactics and strategy but completely excludes speed, stress, conditioning and power. A note by Master Kongling – Sparring is very different from street fighting (read The 6 […]
Learn to use basic weapons
Unlike what happens in many other martial arts, the 6DKF’s practitioner begin right away to approach / familiarize with the use of weapons. We can choose whether or not to master the different types of weapons (from Ninjutsu, from Shaolin, etc.) but we can not exempt ourselves from learning the use of the fundamental ones. […]
Speed: expand the vibrations
We continue the discussion of the previous articles related to speed and vibration to pass to their evolution. The idea behind the concept of vibrating our limbs at the highest possible frequency is to be able to extend and increase the maximum speed that our body can express. In fact, with the vibrations we gradually […]
How to do sparring
Sparring: what is and its purpose Kung Fu sparring: a realistic view Sparring is the most realistic simulation of a real fight (read The 6 types of martial clash) but it happens in a safe, respectful and controlled way (read Dojo (guan): rules, respect and etiquette). Note – This article has been asked by one […]
Study the opponent: concepts and applications
After seeing something about the opponent study, we see now some specific applications and elaborations of the data that we may collect about him. Here is a series of concepts to think about in the configuration of our strategy and tactic preparation: Knowing the pace of our opponent allows us to predict where he will […]
Study an opponent to use his errors
How to exploit the opponent’s errors Continuing the discussion about fighting strategy (read How to study an opponent) we start to talk about how to use our enemy’s errors against him. There are endless ways to use at our advantage the opponent’s: Mistakes – Everything he fails to do, he does wrong, etc. Habits –Â Even […]
How to use martial arts in a real fight
The necessary and sufficient conditions to implement martial arts for self-defense What the unprepared (or dishonest, read Recognize a good / bad master: 5 characteristics) instructors do not say is that in a real fight (read The 6 types of martial clash), martial arts are not automatically effective. Note – This article has been asked […]
10 most common errors in combat: solutions
After seeing the 10 most common fight mistakes (for a novice) we continue the discussion exposing the relative solutions: A low guard may be a personal choice, a tactic or a preparation to a technique, a guard “lowered” for distraction or superficiality is the worst error we can do; for those who are not very […]
How to study an opponent
Understanding who we are facing The wrong approach to an unexpected self-defense situation Let’s imagine a street scenario where an unknown aggressor wants to beat us: many (bad) self-defense instructors tell us to do not waste time and to attack in the most rapid / aggressive possible way: is it correct? Note – This article has […]
Motivate ourselves
It’s not the years, belts, titles or certifications to make a warrior but the actual hours of true intense dedication. In 6DKF, hours of practice can be counted on workout clothes. Clothes crumpled, faded, ripped, patched and stained indelibly, this is a tangible sign to recognize the true practitioner, the one that has never given […]
The correct position of the rider (Ma Bu)
What is Ma Bu stance? In martial arts (Kung Fu and not only) there are several versions of the “horse stance” (Ma Bu), the one that we are going to describe has much in common with that of Shaolin ones but to avoid confusion (discussions and overlaps), we only correlate it to 6 Dragons Kung […]
The exercise with the fabric cloth: second stage
In 6DKF, as we have amply pointed out earlier, the exercise with the fabric cloth is one of the most important practices (to know how to perform it, we refer to previous articles about it). In order to effectively run our training sessions with this basic tool we want now to see a number of […]
Evan Tai Chi Leung: real master
A tribute to Evan Tai Chi Leung, a real master. Info:Founder of SCTM HK, Principal Trainer of HK CQC & Strato CQC.
Which guard stance choose
How to choose the right guard stance After introducing the concept of “guard stance” in 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read The guard stances in 6DKF), we will now review some of the most important questions that we have to instinctively answer when choosing the position to be taken. We will never stop to repeat it: […]
The 10 most common combat mistakes
When the fight is real, everything changes In the street (read Why martial arts do not work: 5 reasons), the difference between a good fighter and a novice, dies in the ability to control natural behaviors like: Panic Adrenaline Instinct … Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners […]
The guard stances in 6DKF
In 6DKF there are no single / fixed guard stance. Positions are several (moving, standing, on the ground, etc.) and change depending on: The practitioner (aptitudes, defects, etc.) The Environment (soil, freedom in movement, etc.) The situation (danger level, type of aggression, etc.) The opponents (the difference in height, style, etc.) To help of the […]
Speed: asynchronous and circular vibrations
We continue the discussion (started in the previous article) about speed with the asynchronous and circular vibrations. The basic asynchronous vibrations: 1) Let’s open our arms laterally and through our elbows, we have to vibrate our forearms up and down (the arms are bent at 90 and our hands are closed as “spoon” with the […]
Martial arts and speed: a vibration exercise
The secret to build real speed After making all the necessary premises about the exercises related to speed development (read Find the maximum speed that we can express), we move on to describe the first: the vibrations one. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see […]
Find the maximum speed I can express
Combat: when speed can make the difference Only when our technical level and our instinct start to become calibrated is time to think about speed development (read How to learn to fight: all the steps). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend […]
Physical performance in martial arts
The duration of a fight greatly influences its outcome, if we are not able to maintain the same performance from the beginning to the end of the clash is useless to waste time studying the most effective martial techniques. From the (pure) physical point of view we must be able to: Attack / defend with […]
Learn martial arts: combat adaptability samples
Combat and Persistent Movements: examples and learning What do the Persistent Movements consist of in 6 Dragons Kung Fu? They are a sort of “unstoppable” and “rational” force based on dynamic adaptation. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes […]
Advanced concepts: the Persistent Movements
What are the Persistent Movements? Persistent Movements cannot be directly acquired. A good practitioner of 6 Dragons Kung Fu, after years of daily practice, comes to acquire the ability of “Persistent Movements”. This specific attitude includes within itself various capacities (that, with time, are activated in combination and automatically): States exchange – Abruptly and instinctively stiffen / […]