Daily stretching routine for martial arts
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Exercises
Martial arts for travelers: 5 versatile exercises
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Striking: how to develop explosive speed
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How to practice dodging punches by yourself
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Stealth walking: the basic physical preparation
The necessary body and mind capabilities The first step to mastering the art of stealth walking is conditioning, in other words, a cyclical interconnection 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 […]
Martial arts: best 5 exercises with a Tennis ball
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5 abs exercises ideal for beginners/warm-up
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Warm-up: exercises list [MINI-GUIDE]
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Shaolin warm-up exercises
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Martial arts stretching [MINI_GUIDE]
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Shaolin monks training: the daily routine
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5 exercises to fortify the knees for beginners
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Lunges with jumps 5 sequential types
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Combat training: 5 advanced running exercises
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An unorthodox exercise trapping sensitivity
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5 exercises to develop a good footwork (for beginners)
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A recovery stretching routine
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Martial arts, burn fat: 5 best cardio exercises
How to lose fat through cardio exercises Cardio offers numerous weight-loss and muscle-building benefits but not all exercises are equal: especially in martial arts, some are more effective than others. In this explanation, we are going to see some unorthodox practices that are also functional to our martial growth. Note – This article has been […]
Martial arts: how to strengthen legs [MINI-GUIDE]
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Martial arts cardio workout [MINI-GUIDE]
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When/why a grappling dummy is the better choice
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Balasana: a Yoga stance for relaxation
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5 best stretching Yoga poses for beginners
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4-limbs running exercises ideal for beginners / warm-up
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32 TRAPPING DRILLS samples
Combat training (from beginner to expert level) An execution example of 32 trapping drills In this video (connected to Trapping: 4 EASY to LEARN Techniques (video)), we show 32 practical examples of training drills for trapping (in the particular case, Master Kongling uses the 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s wooden dummy, read The 6 Dragons Kung […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Poles training demo
Combat training (intermediate level) An example of execution of Poles exercise In this video, we show a practical example of the Poles practice (in the particular case, Master Kongling performs the intermediate version of the exercise against 8 door’s jambs). This training is one of the fundamental technical exercises of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Hanging Speedball training demo (with the staff)
Combat training (intermediate level) An example of execution of Hanging Speedball exercise (with the staff) In this video, we show a practical example of the Hanging Speedball practice (in the particular case, Master Kongling performs the intermediate version of the exercise with the long stick). This training is one of the fundamental technical exercises of […]
Knife training: dexterity exercise with the keys
A ridiculously simple exercise to start to build fingers dexterity The one we are going to describe is an unorthodox (read The use of unorthodox methods) but effective exercise that: We can perform everywhere and every moment during our day It is completely safe and easy to learn It has to be executed with a […]
4 exercises to become good at dodging punches
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 […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Fabric Cloth training demo
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 ) […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Fabric Cloth training with a Ninjato
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 […]
5 stretching exercises with a stick
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 […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu’s reactive dummy demo
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 […]
Combat training: the speedball exercise
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 […]
5 wooden dummy drills/exercises for beginners
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 are breakfalls and how to learn them
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: […]
Dynamic stretching: a lower limbs exercise
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 […]
Stretch the upper limbs: 3 easy exercises
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 […]
Iron Palm conditioning (for beginners)
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, […]
Breathing exercises
Breathing: how and when it makes the difference There is no Kung Fu without breathing. Breathing is an extremely important task in Kung Fu and it should never be underestimated. It accompanies and exalts our performances during: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
5 jumping exercises ideal for beginners/warm-up
Jumps are a perfect warm-up for the legs In this article, we want to see 5 types of jumping exercises for beginners. 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). Important premises: […]
5 running exercises ideal for beginners/warm-up
Training: effective running exercises In this article, we want to see 5 types of running exercises for beginners. 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). Important premises: The exercises Exercise 1: […]
5 regeneration practices to recover after training
What to do after training In this article, we want to see 5 types of recovering exercises good both for the beginner both for the expert: they are made to allow us to recover flexibility, energies (etc.) for the next day of training. Important premises: One of the most common mistakes among the novices is […]
5 push-up exercises ideal for beginners / warm-up
Basic push-ups alternatives In this article, we want to share 5 types of push-up exercises ideal even for beginners. 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). Important premises: Let’s do some […]
Warm-up: 5 easy ground crawling exercises
Ground crawling exercises (perfect even for beginners) In this article, we want to see 5 types of ground crawling exercises for beginners. 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). Important premises: […]
Basic warm-up
Warm-up: how to heat our body for training Without any pretense of completeness, in this article, we want to share a basic full body soft warm-up session ideal for a 6 Dragons Kung Fu training session. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
How to correctly perform stretching
Stretching is a fundamental part of our conditioning Stretching is at the base of every kind of training (martial arts, sports, etc.): 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 these […]
Basic Kung Fu exercises: Poles Training
What does Poles Training consist of? The Poles Training is one of the 5 fundamental technical practices of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (read ): 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). […]
18 easy stretching exercises for martial arts
Prepare the body for the maximum performace Without any pretense of completeness, in this tutorial, we want to share a basic full-body soft stretching session ideal to be prepared for a 6 Dragons Kung Fu training session. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
Training for balance / rooting: feet on tires
An exercise for rooting development: preparation One of the most important and difficult things to get in martial arts is balance / rooting (read The concept of Dynamic Equilibrium). An excellent exercise is to train to balance ourselves on car tires, let’s see how to do it. What we need: We need 2 or 3 used […]
A great 1-minute cardio exercise
Explosive movements: how to keep our body active Reconnecting to the topic of the effectiveness of martial arts (read Why martial arts do not work: 5 reasons), we want to give those who want to approach our discipline a starting point in the development of real physical abilities. For a good martial arts practitioner it […]
Start moving with the rope
How to master flexible weapons Before proceeding with the study of flexible weapons (read Learn to use basic weapons) we must emphasize that: This path must be consistent and absolutely gradual, not rigid weapons are 10 times more difficult to manage in relation to the others The rudiments that we are going to illustrate may seem trivial but […]
Control of emotions: the exercise of the switch
The first thing to learn in order to exploit our emotions in our favor is to understand the basic setting of the “switch technique”: Emotion activated Emotion disabled We have to handle our mental flow. To effectively use the force of moods (and not to be their victim) it is necessary to follow a precise […]
Chin Na: basic exercises
How to execute the Chin Na techniques The learning path A complete study of Chin Na (read A free home study Chin Na course for beginners) includes: The learning of the theory behind the techniques The practical application in gradually less cooperative contexts The study of the methods to resist / counterattack Note – This […]
Body conditioning: the slapping
A beginner-level physical approach to body strengthening One of the first and simplest body conditioning exercises for the impact (read Conditioning check for the impact) is the practice of slapping: this practice is in fact indicated (with the right caution) also for novices. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core […]
Exercises with the sand pot
Reconnecting to the article “Earth movements: the sand whirls exercise” (and all the others related with the sandbox training) we would like to point out some useful details to optimize the quality and safety of the practice: The raw material: The ideal type of sand is that of construction (better the refined one, costs a […]
Reflexes: the advanced pencil training
We have already talked about 6DKF’s pencil training (read the article “A pencil dexterity exercise for the use of knife”), let’s see now some more advanced versions of the same practice through some variations. Variation 1: Let’s throw the pencil in the air as before but Let’s recover it only when it is at a […]
The basics of short sticks: 5 basic exercises
Short rods exercises for beginners: the benefits After quickly describing the didactical stance (read The basics of short sticks: safety and grip) and the 3 most important typologies of strokes (read The basics of short sticks: base strokes and stance), we are going to explain 5 useful starting exercises. The benefits of the exercises we are […]
Fire movements: extinguish the candle
After seeing the first exercise of the earth movements, we move on to a new one relative to the fire movements. The practice that we are going to describe, in its early stage is very simple, it is focused on strengthen, speedup and concentrate the intensity of our soft movements. To start it is necessary […]
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 […]