Martial arts is a sport, but I think in its essence, it never was a sport previously, and I think you know modern day martial arts, things like the UFC, we all see it. Mixed martial arts is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Does that speak volumes for martial arts as...
Martial arts can help anybody, regardless of their age. Of course, with a couple of caveats. The older that you are when you start martial arts, the more that you’re going to have to understand that your body’s going to take time to adapt. And just like any challenging sport, when you start out, you’re...
Martial arts, a captivating amalgamation of cultural heritage and physical prowess, have held enthusiasts spellbound for centuries. Within these diverse disciplines lies a rich tapestry of tradition, embodying noble values such as discipline, respect, and self-discovery. Among this vibrant array, Wing Chun Kung Fu emerges as a beacon of practicality and elegance. Let’s embark...
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...
This question comes up frequently, particularly from parents. And I think, you know, as a parent myself with two young children, I totally understand any sport, particularly a combat sport, has risks. And I’m not going to lie and say that there isn’t a chance that a child would be injured through training, although...
First and foremost is mental development. So when I talk about that, I talk about having a focused mindset, being able to set and achieve goals are both from a physical perspective but also from a mental perspective. Martial arts training at its highest level is arduous and it’s designed to be that way...
