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 »
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 »
Iron Palm or Iron Hand is a body of training techniques in various Chinese martial arts. These conditioning techniques are typically meant to condition the hands to allow a practitioner to deliver very powerful blows without injury to his or her hands. Iron Palm is a broad term covering many different conditioning methods. Some... more »
Kakari geiko is a form of Kendo training: a short, intense, attack practice which teaches continuous alertness and readiness to attack, as well as building spirit and... more »
Kiri kaeshi, literally meaning “cutting repeatedly” is a Kendo exercise, combining the practice of attacking and receiving strikes and is meant to develop physical strength, spirit, and vigor. It is also known as uchi kaeshi “striking repeatedly”. Kiri kaeshi is a drill done with a partner that involves a succession of strikes to the... more »
Try these Kung Fu bo staff moves to master the arts of Shaolin; learn Shaolin weapon training and Kung Fu moves in this free martial arts video on Kung Fu. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetian monks, and runs his own studio in California. Filmmaker: Nili... more »
Try these Kung Fu bo staff moves to master the arts of Shaolin; learn Shaolin weapon training and Kung Fu moves in this free martial arts video on Kung Fu. Expert: Bruce Wen Contact: www.shaolinca.com Bio: Bruce Wen has studied in China with Tibetian monks, and runs his own studio in California. Filmmaker: Nili... more »
How to train o soto gari for Judo competitions: in this free video, expert Angel Perez explains the way to practice uchikomi (technique repetition) to improve this leg... more »
The Iron Body skill strengthens legs for Kung Fu readiness and power; learn the Iron Body 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 in... more »
In kickboxing, vary the attack speed and power when practicing moves in order to simulate a realistic fight. Practice kickboxing moves effectively with tips from a martial arts teacher in this free video on kickboxing. Expert: John... more »
Assuming a straight punch: Striking Forearm flexors – to make a fist Triceps – to straighten the elbow joint (Front) Deltoid – to raise the arm (parallel to the ground) Pectoralis Major Retracting Biceps – the opposite of Triceps, to bend the elbow Latissimus Dorsi – the opposite of Pectoralis... more »
Judo emphasizes use of the “core muscles” in the majority of techniques. Core muscles include primarily the thorax and abdomen (chest and abdomen). The major muscles of the core reside in the area of the belly and the mid and lower back (not the shoulders), and peripherally include the hips, the shoulders and the... more »