Aikido randori is a special form of training that consists in a unstructured practice with one defender and one/multiple attackers. Movements, manners of attack and hence manners of defense, are random, with some constraints to avoid unnecessary injuries. In randori participants usually do not know in advance who will attack and who will defend,... more »
Perform Kung Fu stretches like the powerful back kick; learn Kung Fu moves taught at real Shaolin temples in this free martial arts video series. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio in California. Filmmaker: Nili... more »
Chi Sao or “sticking hands”. Term for the principle, and drills used for the development of automatic reflexes upon contact and the idea of “sticking” to the opponent. In Wing Chun this is practiced through two practitioners maintaining contact with each other’s forearms while executing techniques, thereby training each other to sense changes in... more »
The double hand push tai chi exercise is one that focuses on strengthening the sensitivity of your body. Learn tips on how to practice this tai chi exercise from an expert in this free video clip. Expert: Rich... more »
Practice Kung Fu stretches like the forward leg push; learn Kung Fu moves taught at real Shaolin temples in this free martial arts video series. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio in California. Filmmaker: Nili... more »
Stretching is essential for Kung Fu mastery; learn Kung Fu forward stretches taught at real Shaolin temples in this free martial arts video series. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio in California. Filmmaker: Nili... more »
Take care of your hands when practicing the Iron Palm Kung Fu skill; learn the Iron Palm Shaolin Kung Fu technique in this free martial arts video on Shaolin Iron Skills. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin Kung Fu studio... more »
Training for the Kung Fu Iron Head skill with a head to wall move builds endurance; learn the Iron Head Shaolin Kung Fu technique in this free martial arts video on Shaolin Iron Skills. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetan monks and runs his own Shaolin... more »
Martial artists have a calm demeanor and confidence, which doesn’t manifest a desire to prove themselves in fights that are easily avoidable. Avoid conflict like a true martial artist with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free video. Expert: John... more »
When performing martial arts, develop chi, or inner energy, so that your outer-world reflects your inner-world. Develop chi energy with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free video on energy. Expert: John... more »
Many people put their gi (uniform) away into their bags after training as if it was a piece of kitchen cloth. Even if you wash your gi when you get home I think it deserves a “fair treatment” until it gets to the washing machine. I rather don’t describe the look of the poor... more »
Learn daily hand exercises to develop your Kyokushin karate punching technique in this free martial arts training video from expert Kyokushin karate instructor Tony... more »
Learn how to tie a martial arts obi, or belt in this educational video. The belt shall sit above the hip bones and shall be tied firmly, so that it doesn’t loosen or come off during the training session. The ends of the belt shall be of equal length, with both ends of the... more »
Kumite means sparring, and is one of the three main sections of karate training, along with kata and kihon. Kumite is the part of karate in which you train against an adversary, using the techniques learned from the kihon and kata. Kumite can be used to develop a particular technique or a skill (e.g.... more »