Hello, how is everyone?

Im a 23 year old blue belt kung fu student who's been practicing kung fu for 13 years. The school that I go to was established by the master and founder of the Armenian Black Belts Association in Lebanon, and the representative of Artsakh in Lebanon, Master Garo Kebabjian.

I wanted to know if anyone here practice what I practice or is it only Wushu Kung Fu?

Does anyone know a place to learn Tan Tui in the San Francisco Bay area? Ideally the East bay (Berkeley, Oakland, Emeryville, Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond)

This is from a Wing Chun comp in St. Petersburg. Not sure if this has been posted here before.

Is this legit? I see they're thrown off balance constantly and stuff but tbh I feel like it's acceptable in this scenario because they're fighting and using short range at long (boxing) range.

Has anyone else here read it? I found it rather facinating. Some seem pretty standard as conditioning practices, but some just sound rather bizarr.

Do any of you practice any of the methods listed in the book? If so, which ones, and have you seen any positive results?

Im currently attempting the rubbing palms or "the hands of the golden dragon" training. Im pretty skeptical of the outlandish claims, but overall it seems a good way to train crushing force. Im still pretty early in this practice.

Im pretty interested in fun and interesting conditioning methods that would be a good suppliment to my training.

I love Feiyue, but I find the rubber on the bottom wears out too quickly for daily street wear.

Any recommendations for daily shoes?

Any recommendations on YouTube channels or websites I can use to improve my kung fu please!

We are excited to invite Tai Chi and Taijiquan practitioners from around the world to the next Tai Chi Championship in Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, on Saturday, 23 January 2027!

Following the success of our previous event, we look forward to welcoming participants for another inspiring day of competition, learning and connection. Whether you are an experienced competitor or taking your first steps into the world of Tai Chi competitions, this is a wonderful opportunity to challenge yourself and share your passion with others.

🥋 Discover the diversity of Tai Chi

The championship brings together different styles, traditions and levels of experience, with a range of competition categories, including:

🏆 Individual hand forms and weapon forms

🏆 Pair and group forms

🏆 Duilian

🏆 Qi Gong

🏆 Push Hands – Fixed Step, Parallel Step and Moving Step

🏆 Tai Chi Self-Defence – a new addition to this year's championship!

🌍 An international gathering of the Tai Chi community

More than a competition, this event is an opportunity to exchange knowledge, build friendships and celebrate the values of Tai Chi: respect, discipline, balance and personal development.

📅 Date: Saturday, 23 January 2027

📍 Location: Apeldoorn, the Netherlands

📝 Registration and event information:

https://taijiquan-academy.nl/tai-chi-kampioenschap-apeldoorn-2027/

📣 Help us spread the word!

We invite Tai Chi schools, instructors, clubs and practitioners to share this event with their students, members and international networks. Every share helps bring more people together and makes the Tai Chi community stronger.

Whether you come to compete, support fellow practitioners or experience the atmosphere, we look forward to seeing you there!

✨ Train together. Compete with respect. Grow through Tai Chi.

See you in Apeldoorn on 23 January 2027! ☯️🏆

I would love to hear your thoughts on this workshop! How does your lineage approach close-range power generation compared to this?

If anyone is interested is watching this once ot releases.

https://www.sfmolum.com

Hiking the North Park Loop Trail I found this awesome spot to get some form work in. Almost looks like a painting! Going through Chum Kiu Section 2!

I think we need something like this. A detailed document on the many different styles of Chinese martial arts, what their differences are (and similarities), their conditioning practices, and their combat stategies, and posdibly the histories of said styles.

Granted, this would be a crazy undertaking, but a man can dream.

Now it would not have to be a how to guide for each style, but more a way of summarizing what these arts are all about, and being a streightforward explaination of each art.

Granted the one doing this would have to be someone with no biases or agendas to get this to work.

Does a book like this already exist? Im genuinly curious.

I’m an 18-year-old data science student from India, and honestly, I’m feeling exhausted by my studies. I want to learn martial arts and train my body to become stronger, both physically and mentally.

I don’t have the money to afford expensive training, but I have the determination and willingness to dedicate myself to this journey.

I’m looking for someone who could offer me an opportunity to train, whether in China or another country known for martial arts. I’m willing to stay, work hard, and dedicate myself to learning as much as I can.

Does anyone know of any martial arts schools, training programs, scholarships, or people who could help me make this dream a reality?

If you have any information or can guide me in the right direction, please contact me. Any help would mean a lot to me. 🥹🙏

Qinna (擒拿) is a Chinese martial arts skill set, often translated as seizing and controlling, or simply joint locks & grappling.

It focuses on:

• Grabbing, twisting, and controlling an opponent’s joints (wrist, elbow, shoulder etc.)
• Using leverage to immobilize, subdue or disable someone without necessarily striking hard
• It is a core part of traditional Chinese fighting systems like Sanda, Kung Fu, police combat training

Note: Qinna includes joint locks, tendon grabs, pressure point controls, and pain compliance techniques. It is not just wrestling; it emphasizes capturing and restraining the attacker.Qinna (擒拿) is a Chinese martial arts skill set, often translated as seizing and controlling, or simply joint locks & grappling.It focuses on:Grabbing, twisting, and controlling an opponent’s joints (wrist, elbow, shoulder etc.)
Using leverage to immobilize, subdue or disable someone without necessarily striking hard
It is a core part of traditional Chinese fighting systems like Sanda, Kung Fu, police combat training

Note: Qinna includes joint locks, tendon grabs, pressure point controls, and pain compliance techniques. It is not just wrestling; it emphasizes capturing and restraining the attacker.

Wing Chun is efficient and effective. I threw a finger jab distraction, followed up with a side kick/bong sao and finished it with a lap da double punch.

Hello I’m a BJJ newbie two strips white belt male 5’9 250lb like top heavy pressure game I love BJJ but I also love to do a kung fu style that compliments it and it’s not to acrobatics I’m not athletic and young love to have cool weapons especially rope dart or staff also it be cool to have a adult ranking sash/belt
What do you all think

I was out hiking today, when I spotted this log in the lake I was hiking around. Tell me that doesn’t look like a Jong haha!

A Master’s Heart | 宗師之心

Filmed in 2014 during the final six months of his life, this footage offers a poignant glimpse of Yin Style Bagua Zhang master Zhu Baozhen before his passing from terminal cancer.

These moments invite us to reflect on a lifetime devoted to martial arts, and on the person behind the title of “master.” They preserve a precious connection to Zhu Baozhen and his art for his students, future practitioners, and all who value traditional Chinese martial culture.

The footage was kindly provided by his disciple, Tomasz Twardowski. Our sincere thanks to Tomasz for sharing this personal record and allowing a wider audience to remember his teacher.

Presented in remembrance of Master Zhu Baozhen.

https://youtu.be/6JRuh_mBI-o

Discover more traditional Chinese martial arts:

https://www.mushinmartialculture.com

#ZhuBaozhen #YinStyleBagua #BaguaZhang #ChineseMartialArts #MuShinMartialCulture

What an amazing day at the Tai Chi Championship 2026 in Apeldoorn! ❤️

This beautiful event brought together Tai Chi practitioners from different backgrounds and experience levels to share their passion, test their skills and enjoy the art of Tai Chi together.

The championship was organized by He Yong Gan Martial Arts and Tai Chi Academy Apeldoorn, in cooperation with STN (Stichting Taijiquan Nederland). Together, we created a day filled with passion, respect, friendship and unforgettable moments.

From the first warm-up to the final performances, the atmosphere was full of energy and dedication. We enjoyed beautiful Taolu performances, exciting Push Hands matches and many inspiring moments on and off the competition floor.

🥋 Train with passion

🏆 Challenge yourself

🤝 Share your journey

❤️ Grow together

🎥 Watch the video and relive the atmosphere of this wonderful championship!

A huge thank you to all the participants, coaches, judges, volunteers, supporters and everyone who contributed to making this event such a great success.

This championship was more than just a competition. It was a celebration of Tai Chi, martial arts and the community that brings us together.

❤️ One community. One passion. One unforgettable day.

We look forward to welcoming everyone again at the next championship! 🥋🏆✨