Kung Fu is a rich and multifaceted martial art that incorporates more than just hand-to-hand combat. One of the most fascinating aspects of Kung Fu is its vast array of traditional weapons. These weapons not only add depth to the practice but also showcase the artistry, precision, and skill of Kung Fu practitioners. If you’re...
At Wu Xing Dao Kung Fu, we often get asked if Tai Chi and Qigong include self-defense movements. The answer is yes, especially for Tai Chi, which is known for its martial applications. While Qigong is more focused on health and energy cultivation, it also contributes to overall self-defense capabilities. Here’s how these ancient practices...
In the colourful world of martial arts, belts do more than hold your gi together. They’re a badge of honour, a testament to your hard work, dedication, and progress. Have you ever wondered what these belts truly represent? Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of martial arts belts and uncover their significance. The Origin of...
I’m often asked what an average day for me is, meal-wise, as a Personal Trainer and fitness enthusiast. What can usually be found on my plate? It’s hard to answer this question directly, as I enjoy such a variety of foods. I don’t follow any particular diet, I am totally against fad dieting and fasting,...
Fat is one of those confusing and sometimes (for nutritionists) infuriating topics because Dr. Google can give you so many misleading and confusing answers. Is at good or bad? Well, that’s a very broad question with quite an explanation behind it. Firstly, fat or ‘fatty acids’ are long-chained molecules, and their melting point increases or...
Introduction There is no doubt that training and competing in any sporting endeavour can be an exciting and at times nerve wracking experience, and in my opinion, one of the most challenging sports to participate in, is a combat sport like Martial Arts. At the same time it can bring out the best in a student,...
I wish I had started when I was only five or six years old. I did start martial arts practice at six and seven years old when I was doing Hapkido because it was the only thing available at the time where I was living on the Northern beaches. But the younger the child...
This is a question that often comes up and look, to be honest with you, I don’t believe there’s any one single martial art perfect for self-defence. I think what you need to look at when you’re starting to investigate what potential martial art might be suitable for you are a number of things. ...
There are more than 400 different styles of Chinese martial arts. That’s another thing that you have to understand is that the word ‘Kung Fu’ actually doesn’t mean martial arts. It actually means attaining a high level of skill through hard work. Obviously, popularising in Western society, we take ‘Kung Fu’ the term and...
Martial arts origins, it would be very hard to define, because I believe every culture, regardless of how far you go back in time, would have some kind of military or combat training. Martial arts is really an evolution of that. Back before there were things like gunpowder, guns and bombs, everyone defended themselves...