The core concepts of Karate
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Karate
Karate is an incredibly famous (and widespread) Japanese martial art based on rigid striking. Originally known as “Chinese hand”, it derives from Kung Fu (especially from the northern styles, like White Crane) but it hs then developed in a gradually more and more different way.
12 teachings from the movie The Karate Kid
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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 […]
Are Karate’s Kata, Kung Fu’s form (etc.) useless?
What is a form or a Kata? They are substantially predetermined sequences of techniques: Long or short, they are a learning method of the basic dynamics of a martial art, a way to understand how it is possible to connect the various techniques (kicks, punches, etc.) With or without weapons, single or with a partner, […]
How to switch from Karate to Kung Fu
How to learn Kung Fu starting from a Karate’s base Even if Karate has originally born from Kung Fu, it has taken a totally different path (read What is the relation between Karate and Kung Fu?) and for a practitioner, the switch could easier for certain aspects, harder for certain others. Note – This article […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu reviews
What our practitioners think about us The experts: 6 Dragons Kung Fu review (by Cristian Albertini) – Karate black belt 6 Dragons Kung Fu review (by Donato Cariello) – Karate black belt, Krav Maga Instructor and BJJ practitioner Continue… Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon […]
4 teachings from the movie Ip Man
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 […]
Master Kongling: my experience with Karate
Karate has been my first approach with martial arts (read Who is Master Kongling?). Important – What follows should not be interpreted as a positive or negative assessment, neither on Karate (each dojo is different) nor on my master (who has passed away and who I deeply respect). The ones I intend to share are […]
The MAKIWARA and the Poles Exercise
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 […]
What is the relation between Karate and Kung Fu?
Is Karate born from Kung Fu? Although the relationship between China and Japan has hardly ever been idyllic, it is correct to say that real Karate is strictly related to Kung Fu. Karate is born from Northern Shaolin and this is easily visible even without any kind of deep historical study. The most visible reason […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu review (by Donato Cariello)
Who is Donato Cariello? What do you do in your life? I teach BLS-D (Basic Life Support Defibrillation). Why did you decide to approach martial arts? For passion and necessity. What experiences do you have in martial arts and / or sports? I have been practicing Shotokan Karate for 21 years, Jiu-Jitsu for 5 years, […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu review (by Cristian Albertini)
Who is Cristian Albertini? What do you do in your life? Employee. Why did you decide to approach martial arts? To improve my psycho-physical condition. What experiences do you have in martial arts and / or sports? I have been practicing Karate for 4 years (I am currently a 3° kyu brown belt). Before I […]
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 […]
Martial arts: all derive from Kung Fu?
Is it true that all martial arts derive from Shaolin Temple’s Kung Fu? No. It’s purely false. The only thing that all martial arts share is the fact that they prepare their practitioners for combat. Combat has existed since man has appeared on this planet (in every time and everywhere); understood this, it is more […]
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, […]
Lesson 2 – 6 Dragons Kung Fu born: from what/who
Master Kongling: I am nothing Hi, nice to meet you, my name is Kongling, I am nothing. I’m the founder of the 6 Dragons Kung Fu Style (6DKF) and before starting I want to stress that: A note by Master Kongling – I said these 3 last things for a specific reason: I am focused on […]
How to kick (simple explanation)
Learn how to kick in the most simple and direct way In our Kung Fu, there is a wide variety of kicks (with different types of impact, loading, breathing, trajectory, etc., read All the fighting techniques of 6 Dragons Kung Fu) and in this tutorial, we will try to explain one of the most importants, […]
Who is Master Kongling?
I am nothing After so many articles, courses and videos, I think it is time to introduce who I am: my martial name is Kongling, I do not like to talk about myself but I want to: Note – This article has been asked by one of our Core Course practitioners on Patreon (see how […]
Martial arts conditioning: improve resistance
What is impact conditioning and why it is important In 6 Dragons Kung Fu, we call “Impact Conditioning” that part of our combat preparation that aims to: 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: […]
6 Dragons Kung Fu: what does it teach?
The 6 Dragons Kung Fu method and goals The goal of our school is to create a bridge 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 course). The reason for this multidisciplinary […]
4 hours individual training session sample 6
A 4-hours session (high intensity) An example of an advanced daily training session of 6 Dragons Kung Fu (4 hours, individual, including some special / specific tools and exercises): 10 minutes of body extreme tension and immediate relaxation (controlling the flow of Qi, read The use of Qi in the 6DKF’s meaning and ) 30 […]
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 […]