Martial Arts: what is a reactive dummy?
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Training tools
Wooden dummy exercise set
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How to choose the right punching bag
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An unorthodox exercise trapping sensitivity
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Martial arts: how to choose the right clothing
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When/why a grappling dummy is the better choice
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Training tools: the limits of the spinning bar
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How to choose the right punching bag
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How to make a PVC Nunchaku
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 […]
Training tools: Heavy Duty Complete Bag Stand
Heavy Duty Complete Bag Stand (Everlast)
Training tools: Pro 4-Station Boxing Gym
Pro heavy Bag & Speed Bag Boxing Stand (Everlast)
How to make a Wing Chun wooden dummy
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: 7 facts to know before starting
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 […]
HOW TO Make a PUNCHING BAG with TIRES
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Wing Chun dummy
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 […]
Secret Shaolin training tools
Shaolin conditioning secrets Many of the modern equipment that is used nowadays (bodybuilding, MMA, other sports, etc.) often have correspondents in the ancient methods of body conditioning of Shaolin monks (read Physical conditioning: how it works). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how to […]
How to build a Wing Chun wooden dummy in PVC
A low-cost, hand-made PVC dummy By popular demand, we decided to publish the assembly instructions (measurements, materials, montage, etc.) of the PVC version of the classic wooden dummy of Wing Chun (Muk Yan Jong or Mu Ren Zhuang). Before proceeding, it is important to underline a few premises (some of which have been already mentioned […]
Workout music: how, when, why
The power of music As everyone has seriously practiced sports knows: music is an extremely powerful training tool. Listening to the right sounds can make the difference between a lackluster workout and an intense one that leads us to overcome our limits. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course […]
How to protect a punching bag
The use of a punching bag To improve the durability of our punching bag we must first understand 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 Kung Fu online: a beginner-to-expert course). An intelligent installation of the […]
Training dummies
What are the training dummies for? The idea behind the training dummies comes from an ancient past, since the beginning, they were created to help practitioners to improve those particular kinds of skills that are difficult to sharpen: Both individually Both with a training partner Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core […]
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). […]
A reactive PVC wooden dummy
A cheap hand-made training dummy In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, we use various kinds of training dummies (made of wood, metal, fabric, etc.): each of them has different peculiarities and workout goals (read for example 6DKF’s speed training with the wooden dummy). Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course […]
Loop rotations of the rope
Flexible weapons basics: step 2 After having acquired a basic ability in rotating the elastic rope circularly (on the cube faces, read Stance and basic rotations of the rope), we can quickly switch to the most crucial and practical “8” revolutions: the ones that describe in the air a curved symbol of the infinite. Note […]
Stance and basic rotations of the rope
At the base of Kung Fu’s flexible weapons: the rope After a first intuitive approach with the rope (read Learn to use basic weapons), we pass to the basic exercises. 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 […]
Buy junk Katana
For a total blade beginner, to start to get familiar with a katana (with its shape, grip and partly with his weight / mobility) without spending too much, we can buy a junk product like the one in the photo. When we take a low quality / cost product like this, it is extremely important […]
The basics of short sticks: safety and grip
In this discussion we want to define the basics of the short sticks in the 6DKF: The first goal we set ourselves is to educate our body to move like a weapon Later we will learn to use sticks as real weapons (techniques, strokes, disarm, etc.) As we have already seen, the short sticks we […]
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. […]
Convert “any” type of object into a training dummy
Training everywhere exploiting the environment’s elements In the 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s workout economy (read 6 Dragons Kung Fu training sessions’ structure), it is very important to alternate the solo and partner training (read 5 effective ways to find a training partner) with the one to perform with a dummy (to hit at full power, […]
An exercise for balance with medicine ball
A good exercise to learn how to distribute our weight dynamically is this one: Let’s take a medicine ball (minimum 5 kg) Let’s position the ball on a flat surface, smooth and resistant (our weight + the ball) Let’s take a chair with the backrest and let’s position it in front of the ball With […]
The pneumatic ball training
An unorthodox training with a Tennis ball In this article we want to talk about pneumatic ball training, an advanced workout that in some ways may seem “ridiculous” but it really helps to develop and combine high-level skills like: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon […]
Weapons: a tool to train the wrist strength
A”T” weight and a crucial exercise to master weapons After having seen the risks related to the use of a martial weapon with an incorrect muscular setting (read Prepare arms, wrists and fingers to use weapons), let’s see a fundamental exercise to strengthen one of the most important parts of our arms (that comes from […]
The exercise with the plastic or rattan ring
Training with the Jook Wan Huen An effective tool to improve our martial skills (tactile sensitivity for trapping, Chi Sau, etc. read All the skills of 6 Dragons Kung Fu) is to use the Wing Chun’s Jook Wan Huen. Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon […]
Dodges, balance, spatial intelligence and attack: one exercise
An intermediate level dodge conditioning After having initiated our mind/body to the idea of the dodge motion (read Preparing body to dodge punches (“U” motion)) we want to share an exercise that, at the same time, teaches us to: Dodge multiples / combined attacks without going too far from the opponent Maintain balance even in […]
Advanced exercises: the dynamic water bottle
A very interesting exercise (not for beginners) to develop the ability to grab / catch / dodge / manage human limbs is the 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s Dynamic Water Bottle training. This evolution of the fabric cloth practice (read Basic tools: the cloth) is a workout that implies: A considerable speed and accuracy (spatial intelligence) A basilar […]
Martial art: how & why avoid repetitive exercise
The benefits of constant change conditioning After the explanation of what we mean by “constant change” in our Kung Fu (read Same exercises, different execution) we want now to share a few practical ideas on how to make our training: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on […]
Advanced martial training with a skeleton dummy
Martial arts: precision training with an anatomical skeleton During our advanced training sessions, we use a life-size human skeleton (similar to the one in the photo) as a training dummy (read All the training dummies). The goal is to get used to manipulating the human rigid internal structure. Note – This article has been asked […]
6DKF’s basic equipment: explanation
6 Dragons Kung Fu’s equipment: how it is used After having listed the tools we need to start our training path (read The basic equipment for training in 6DKF), here, in broad terms, we want to describe the general use of each of them. A note by Master Kongling – I really want to emphasize […]
The basic equipment for training in 6DKF
What we need to begin to train in 6 Dragons Kung Fu In this article we want to describe the cheapest 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s training equipment possible. Those who want to start a serious martial path with us (read A full and free online guide to 6 Dragons Kung Fu) should have: Training weapons […]
Speed training with the wooden dummy
A wooden dummy cannot move Before starting, it is important to stress that: This is not a classical training and this is not the Wing Chun or Jeet Kune Do’s wooden dummy (read The 6 Dragons Kung Fu’s wooden dummy) The practice with the wooden dummy is an extension of one of the core technical […]
A Wing Chun wooden dummy like in PVC
A low-cost wooden dummy substitute in PVC As every Kung Fu practitioner knows (especially those who study Wing Chun or Jeet Kune Do), the wooden dummy (Muk Yan Jong or Mu Ren Zhuang) is a fantastic and fundamental training tool but in most cases is very expensive. Note – This article has been asked by one […]
Advanced exercises: the swivel hanging stick
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 […]
Train wrists and arms with weights to get fluidity
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 weighted vest
How a weighted vest can improve our martial skills? After the first phase of preparation (the awakening one, read The basics of 6 Dragons Kung Fu[/ restrict]), in 6 Dragons Kung Fu it is important to gradually start to increase the intensity of our training (read Intensity of training: depends on what?). A good way […]
The cloth training: deepening
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 […]
Fabric Cloth Kung Fu Training: speed & reflexes
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 […]
Basic tools: the Hanging Speedball
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 […]
Martial arts training: use the elastic rope
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How to build a reactive training dummy
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 […]
Build a low-cost grappling dummy
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 […]
Starting with the Nunchaku
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 […]