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Is there sparring in Kung Fu? Yes, in Kung Fu sparring is a crucial part of a specific preparation aimed at combat application (read how, when and why in our Martial arts sparring [MINI-GUIDE]). The various Kung Fu (Gung Fu) styles include combat systems that in the past were implemented in war and for such […]
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A free mini-guide about how to dodge punches, kicks (and all the other striking techniques) When we talk about facing the adversary’s action, the first thing to understand is 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 […]
Basic fast and simple self-defense video tips Do not forget to follow 6 Dragons Kung fu on TikTok (new free explanations every week):https://www.tiktok.com/@kungfututorials
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Basic fast and simple self-defense video tips
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The mindset of the warrior: 3 rules These are the best ways to see a fight (whether it is for self-defense or sports competitions): 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). […]
A free mini-guide about conditioning for combat Conditioning is at the base of the capability to face any kind of real fighting scenario (as in terms of self-defense, as in terms of sports competitions): Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our […]
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What is Kumite in Karate? Karate training is divided into 3 sections: Kata (sequences of pre-arranged movements, read Are Karate’s Kata, Kung Fu’s form (etc.) useless?) Kihon (the techniques that have derived from Katas) Kumite (sparring) Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend […]
A low-cost training DIY Nunchaku In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, the Nunchaku is an important training tool (read Starting with the Nunchaku) and beyond the fact that we may have or not have the goal of learning it in depth: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
Kung Fu is the best present that a children could receive To share the learning path of Kung Fu (through the Core Course) with our sons is one of the best experiences ever, for us and for them: We give them something incredibly important, physical and mental self-discipline We teach them that with effort and […]
How a beginner can improve fast and build real martial skills Step 1: the focus We were inspired by friends, acquaintances, travels, martial arts movies, competitions, internet videos (etc.) and we decided to give it a try: perfect but before embarking on the wrong course, we must understand that not all the paths are the […]
Condition the mind and muscle memory to manage and use speed The type of sparring we are going to describe focuses on stamina and speed conditioning and is not for beginners. We should avoid this practice if we are not: In a basic physical shape (start reading ) Basically conditioned for impact (read Conditioning check […]
4 simple secrets to design a high-quality training plan (intermediate level) As 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s practitioners, we must learn to plan our training to avoid the classical stagnation of the skills after the initial leap. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
A free mini-guide about how to basically develop the Iron Palm skill 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). Planning the path Iron Palm: 7 facts you should know before starting […]
Heavy Duty Complete Bag Stand (Everlast)
Pro heavy Bag & Speed Bag Boxing Stand (Everlast)
Make a professional Wing Chun’s training dummy (Muk Yan Jong) After having seen what Wing Chun’s wooden dummy is (read The Wing Chun dummy) and its low-cost version in PVC (read A Wing Chun wooden dummy like in PVC): it is time to explain how to build a professional one. Note – This article has […]
Iron Palm development A lot of people write us asking how to develop the Iron Palm skill: 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). Instead of repeating the same things thousands […]
In martial arts every practice is important but each one has a specific goal The study of Kung Fu can be a good choice for many reasons (peace, wellness, health, etc.) but if we truly want to learn to fight, our preparation must not be dispersive. Note – This article has been asked by one […]
4 simple tips of 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s practitioners to start a high-quality training plan When we start a new martial path, we often lose focus on our real goals and from active elements of the learning process, we become passive. This is wrong especially in terms of: Training duration Training frequency Training effort Note […]
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A low-cost punching / boxing bag with high performances Unlike many other training tools, a hand-made punching bag with tires offers performance equal (if not superior) to many of its professional counterparts: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study […]
An epic movie but… were ninjas really like that? What today we call “ninja” is something that is very different from the historiographic truth. 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). […]
What is the main purpose of Yoga? The goals of Yoga have a lot in common with some of the Kung Fu’s ones: 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The primary goal for a beginner The first goal we have to think of is to learn to train every day. If we are beginners, it is totally wrong to start focusing our efforts on reaching advanced martial skills: it is simply impossible. If (as many do) we let ourselves be enchanted by the final […]
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 […]
10 of the most common questions about sparring With this article, we want to share a selection of the most asked problems, fears, doubts, etc. about martial arts sparring and the relative (rapid) replies. 1. What is sparring? It is a friendly confrontation (read How to do sparring). It is the nearest martial exercise to […]
Is it possible to start training at a high level alone, from home? The answer is not easy, because the real problem is another and the perspective is completely wrong (read also Online learning and martial arts: is it possible?). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
How to face a punch in the abdomen The first thing to say is that breathing is one of the most important tasks in the economy of any kind of fight: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home study classes […]
Ip Man: one of the best movies on the spirit of Chinese martial arts There are many things that in the past and in the present days contradict the pure spirit of Chinese Kung Fu described in “Ip Man” (2008) but the ideal lessons we can draw from this film remain valid and worthy of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 ) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The authentic Wing Chun’s wooden dummy A lot of Kung Fu styles adopted wooden dummies to learn to manage a human being’s similar shape but one of the most celebrated and effective is for sure the Wing Chun’s Muk Yan Jong (or Mu Ren Zhuang). The structure of this fantastic training tool: It is basically […]