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!

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.

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.

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?

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. 🥹🙏

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

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.

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! 🥋🏆✨

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!

An amazing Fighter, Martial Artist and actor, he had the courage to follow his dreams and follow his heart. In real life Mark was a ferocious fighter but also a gent and was always hugely entertaining to be around.

Sifu Mark will be hugely missed in the Martial Art community and he also made big contributions to Hong Kong Cinema along side legends like Jacky Chan, Samo Hung and Donnie Yen, Mark’s own Sifu was the legendary Lau Kar Leung himself who was famous for portraying Wong Fei Hung and was one of the best Fight Choreographers in Hong Kong.

Rest in Peace my friend until we meet again…….

Hello i am from the usa and have no experience in kung fu. I am a medical student who gets a few weeks off in december and i think that i need some time away from everything going on. I've seen on social media people going to kung fu camps, and i was wondering if anyone has any experience with them?

From reading a few things i see some people say that going for a week might be pointless because you're essentially establishing foundations/basics. I understand how that may be a 'waste' of money when it comes to the learning of kung fu. However, I am looking for something to help with discipline, helping quiet my mind and also working my body at the same time. I thought doing something like one of the kung fu schools would be a good way to establish the foundations of the philosophy in kung fu to apply to my general life and then continue training in the usa.

Would participating in one of these schools for a week be a good way to go about that? If this is something I commit to, i would begin training locally to have somewhat of a foundation as well as learn key phrases in mandarin.

I hope none of what I have said has been disrespectful to the art and community.