Self-defense and signals of imminent aggression: how to recognize the false positives The body language betrays the intentions (ours and the ones of our potential aggressors). Who is able to read it, gains an incredibly big advantage (both before, both during the combat). Even if every person is different from the others, we all reflect […]
Recognize the signals of an imminent attack In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, we distinguish 2 types of “signals” that precede an attack: 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). It is […]
How to face an attack: instinct or reason? In 6 Dragons Kung Fu we train to split the reaction to any type of aggression into 2 parts (that are closely interlinked): Immediate defense (through instinct and muscle memory) Tactical consequence (through quick reasoning) Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core […]
At the base of each weapon is the rigid short stick, in 6DKF we can not master practically nothing (neither weapons, nor our arts) before we’ve learned the natural mechanics behind this fundamental tool. In 6DKF the short stick is important, we must learn to use it as if it were a part of our […]
A tribute to Tung Kai Ying, a real master. Info: Master of Tai Chi (third generation Tung Family).
A good exercise to train our reflexes is to hang a stick to an elastic rope and fight with him; the goal is to hit without being hit but at any impact the stick will “react” by attacking with the end opposite to that which we pushed. The basic idea is that of the swivel […]
What is the biggest obstacle to our improvement? Our biggest enemy is the weakness / fear that keeps us away from errors and therefore from the lessons behind them. 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 […]
Dragon Motion: a step forward Continuing the Dragon Motion’s exploration started in Dragon Motion: the swirling movements, we want to deepen some of the peculiar aspects of this technique and give some of the basics to start its development. Note – This article has been originally asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
At the base of deception: divert the attention In this article, we continue the discussion about how to “disappear” in the crowd (read Be invisible in the crowd: eyes and attitudes). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes […]
A tool to strengthen wrists: the “T” weight This exercise is typical of Okinawan Karate, it is included in the Hojo Undo practice and consists of frontally lifting a stone disc (Chi Ishi) up and down. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our […]
The best way to master a weapon is always to starting with a “substitute” less functional and less dangerous. In this particular case we want to exercise the skills of throwing generic darts (let’s imagine little metal sticks, darts, throwing knives, etc.). The type of launch we want to learn in this exercise is linear, […]
A tribute to Richard Bustillo, a real master. Info:Student of Bruce Lee, he is an authority on Jeet Kune Do Concepts and Filipino Martial Arts.
Swirling movements Many of the 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s fighting movements (not all, read for example The best way to hit first) follow “swirling trajectories”; this choice (as for a lot of other oriental styles of combat) is not for artistic purposes, the idea is to reach a higher level of body control, useful to: […]
The importance of eyes and attitudes Resuming the discussion on how to be invisible in the crowd (read Be invisible in the crowd: preparation and clothing), we want to talk more in detail about the focal aspects related to the impact of our expressivity in relation to the eventual observers: To be invisible in the crowd is […]
What is a weighted vest? A weighted vest is substantially a set of weights (often customizable) that is worn as if it were a jacket. 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 […]
Invisibility: the starting point To do not call the attention of the people around us, we must maintain the appearance of a normal, healthy, in good shape but not too “showy” person. If we imagine a scenario in which we want to go unnoticed, the first step (even before thinking about clothing and attitude) is […]
A tribute to Lee Kam Wing, a real master. Info:7th generation inheritor of the Seven Star Praying Mantis Style of North Shaolin.
We said that the fingers have to be trained for resistance, flexibility, agility and power, here are some exercises (one for each of these skills): Resistance, take a bag of rice (0.5-1kg), let’s close it well and while we grab (with great force) with one hand, with the other we have to hit it with […]
The main concepts related to balance First of all, we must introduce a few definitions. Given a “perfectly flat” ground: Center of gravity – It’s the point of application of all weight forces on a body Point of support – It is the point where is projected the center of gravity onto the ground (eg. […]
What does it mean to possess something? The fool says, “These are my children, this is my land, this is my money.” Actually, the fool does not possess himself, even fewer children, land or money. – Buddha. To think of possessing objects or people is a crazy and selfish way of conceiving life and is […]
Train fingers and toes In the economy of typical martial arts physical conditioning (read Physical conditioning: how it works), toes and fingers are almost always ignored. 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 […]
There are two versions of this chain, a lighter one (usually used in wushu exhibitions) and a heavier one used to all effects as a weapon. It is an extremely dangerous weapon and can be handled only after a long workout with the elastic rope (first free and then with a light weight). In 6DKF […]
The evolution of a martial art Most ancient martial arts are born as improvisation / adaptation but with the time, they have been: Refined (good) Hardened (bad) 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: […]
More about the fabric cloth training After having introduced the most important of the fundamental technical practices of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read ), we want to deepen the topic. In this article we aim to share some of the most important details that we have not discussed previously (read Basic tools: the cloth). How […]
A tribute to Shi De Yang, a real master. Info:Shaolin monk of the 31st generation.
Basic tools: the cloth, the most unorthodox but effective training tool of our school The most crucial technical practice of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read ) is one that we perform by throwing and hitting a cloth on the fly. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
We are pleased to announce the birth of the official website of 6 Dragons Kung Fu Style (6DKF), a resource for all those who wish to learn this style of life and combat. We want to thank all our supporters. Good practice.
The path of meditation After the first mention of meditation in 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read Meditation method 1), we go ahead to describe a second and a little bit more advanced approach. This exercise gives us access to a state of deep concentration where the mental detachment from reality is considerably wider. Some premises: […]
Kicks: the reasons behind their “fallibility” In terms of striking, the lower limbs have excellent reach and can unleash great power but their functional use implies a type of control that is beyond the capabilities of today’s civilized human beings. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
What is Hanging Speedball Training? The second of the 5 fundamental technical practices of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read ) is the Hanging Speedball Training: it basically consists of a speedball hanging from an elastic rope through 1 or more carabiners. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners […]
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Why improving our striking skills is crucial Beyond the focus of each martial art (fighting on the ground, throws, etc.), if we need to fight in a real self-defense scenario (read What is the difference between real fights and combative sports), the primary technical sector to count on is and always remains striking (kicks, punches, […]
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Make a reactive training dummy (the Hydra dummy) The Hydra dummy is one of the reactive training dummies of 6 Dragons Kung Fu: this means that it is not only a static target / resistance but also a tool to improve our reactivity (reflexes, spatial memory, timing, etc.). Note – This article has been asked […]
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6 Dragons Kung Fu encourages new experiences Every martial art (traditional or modern) has something to teach us: New methods and principles New ways to see the practice and the fight What our personal strengths and weaknesses are What other combat and training system’s strengths and weaknesses are … Note – This article has been […]
A homemade DIY grappling dummy As everyone knows, grappling dummies are very expensive but in this tutorial, we want to show how to easily assemble one with recycled materials (practically at no cost). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home […]
The daily psychophysical effort in 6 Dragons Kung Fu A note by Master Kongling – Differently from a sports competition (where we, for example, we could choose to alternate day by day the maximum effort of each body element), our workout should never make us totally or partially unable to express an at least basic […]
I do not have time to train: what can I do? We all think we are so incredibly busy, as if we were president of a nation. When someone asks us to do an activity out of the ordinary, we often reply something like “Sorry, I have no time, I have a lot of things […]
Nunchaku: the training version The Nunchaku (in Chinese Er Jie Gun but also known as “Nunchuck” or “Numchucks”) is basically a 2 sections flexible weapon. 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 […]
Why learn to use real martial weapons? If 6 Dragons Kung Fu strictly refuses violence (read for example The 6DKF’s diagram about the use of violence), why a practitioner should learn to use real martial weapons? The reply is to reach the excellence of the practice. In any kind of martial practice (for an expert), […]
What are focused on the 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s combat skills? 6 Dragons Kung Fu is a style of life before then a martial art but it has been created to give the opportunity to all of its real practitioners (read You can call yourself a 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s practitioner if…) to acquire high-level […]
The Shaolin Meteor Hammer (Liuxing Chui) Type of weapon: flexible / soft Used by: Shaolin monks (China) Martial arts: Kung Fu (various styles, it is one of the 18 Shaolin weapons) Diffusion level: very low (only in specific and high-level Kung Fu circles) Cost: medium-low cost Technical characteristics Composition: it is basically a rope tied […]
What are the common points between all the 6 Dragons Kung Fu exercises? Any 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s training session (read 6 Dragons Kung Fu training sessions’ structure) is divided into various exercises but each of them shares these characteristics: The duration – In 90% of the cases, an exercise lasts 5 minutes for the […]
Kung Fu and meditation Meditation, like Kung Fu, is not something that can be performed easily by anyone but it is a fundamental step to gain the best results: In combat In daily life In Self-defense … Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
Can humans see in low light conditions? Yes, better than we can imagine but before replying, it is important to stress some facts about the scotopic vision (night vision): No one can see in complete darkness – There are a lot of ways to “manage” the dark but, as long as we speak purely about […]
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Why, without (self) discipline, there can be no freedom or happiness First of all, we have to point out one thing: the pure idea of “absolute freedom” (philosophically talking) does not exist and it is not applicable in the real world. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners […]
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Being taller, offers more advantages or disadvantages in terms of combat? Note – This article has been written to reply to a question of a 6 Dragons Kung Fu Core Course’s practitioner (ChumaGora, to participate read From white belt to black belt: your path). Apparently being taller offers only advantages: long arms, long legs, (often) […]
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