How to truly learn how to fight
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Sparring
Master Kongling friendly matches
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Kung Fu sparring
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 […]
Is sparring dangerous?
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Quick self-defense tips: how to learn to fight [VIDEO]
Basic fast and simple self-defense video tips
Kumite: the secret of Karate effectiveness
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 […]
Sparring type 6: speed sparring
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 […]
How to learn to fight: all the steps
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Sparring: everything you are asking yourself
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 […]
Martial arts sparring [MINI-GUIDE]
The meaning of sparring fighting in martial arts: a free mini-guide Sparring is: A friendly type of fight made in a totally safe environment with a training partner (the goal is not to hurt or to win but to improve, together) In pure terms of combat capabilities, the type of training exercise that makes the […]
Sparring type 5: knife fighting
Understand how dangerous a knife can be The type of sparring we are going to describe is substantially innocuous and should be practiced by almost any kind of martial arts practitioner (especially the ones who thinks that disarming a man with a knife could be easy as learning a few winning techniques). This kind of “clash” […]
Training area and external people [ Free video course ]
Kung Fu near me (a free online Kung Fu course) How to train safely:Â training area and external people In this video, we rapidly talk about how to choose / adapt a training area to start your practice (follow our free online Kung Fu course) and how to manage the people around you. Lesson 2 Today […]
Which Nunchaku should be used for sparring?
Nunchaku and sparring The Nunchaku is a traditional martial weapon popularized by Bruce Lee (read The real Bruce Lee’s legacy) and is known especially for its dynamic and impressive flow. 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 martial arts do not work: 5 reasons
Self-defense: when the problem occurs, it is too late to understand In most self-defense situations, 90% of martial arts (both traditional and modern), do not work as we expect. 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 […]
SPARRING Type 4: MULTIPLE OPPONENTS
Try what it means to face more opponents The fourth type of sparring we study is strictly related to self-defense. It has been created not only for training purposes but also to allow us to understand how hard is to face more adversaries simultaneously. Note – This article has been asked by one of our […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Self defense, martial clash and war clash
The most brutal types of fighting After having described the peculiatiries of declared techniques, sparring and sportive fight (read Declared techniques, sparring and sport competition), we conclude the discussion about the 6 general types of martial confrontation with: Self-defense Martial clash War clash Self-defense Normally it is not a voluntarily chosen fight (read Self-Defense: is […]
Declared techniques, sparring & sport competition
The first 3 types of fighting Continuing the discussion about the various types of martial clash (read The 6 types of martial clash), let’s start to analyze the peculiarities of the first 3: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to attend our home […]
The 6 types of martial clash
Each type of fight correspond to a specific context Often those who have never had anything to do with it tend to consider combat as if it were a single great discipline: nothing more false and wrong. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]