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Wing Chun Secret Societies, Ip Man and Modern Fight Science

Hendrik Santo is a retired power management semiconductor design architect based in Silicon Valley, California. He has over 40 years research in Wing Chun Kuen, and…

A Biological Interpretation of Qi

Qi is the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), and acupuncture is one of TCM’s tools for stimulating qi. Whereas some research has been conducted on qi, scientists have not yet satisfactorily identified, measured, or explained it. Therefore, it is misleading to try to describe qi using words like energy or force. Such words are often used but have precise scientific meanings that may not apply. However, qi may have a biological basis.

Ngo Cho’s Close Body Strikes

Ngo Cho Kun or Fujian Fiver Ancestor Boxing is known for its short power. In addition to short-range striking, it is also proficient at close body…

Forms of Fukien Five Ancestor Fist

The forms of ngo cho kun are classified into two main groups: chien (“conflicts,” used for training) and kun (“fist,” used for fighting). While all forms begin with the eight-movement qi kun opening fist set, the chien forms close with the movement known as hi li po pai (child holding the tablet), while the kun forms close with the movement known as chiao yung chiu (enticing hand).

Rene Navarro: Man of Parts, Master of Chinese Arts

Rene has gone to the source of the ancient knowledge several times. He traveled to Chengdu in Sichuan in 1983 to study various forms of Wu Shu, such as northern spear, sword, monkey fist and cudgel. He was in China again a few years ago to teach English as a means of livelihood, but the main purpose was to explore further the ancient traditions of Shaolin kung fu in places where it is still being taught by venerable masters.

Does Traditional Kung-Fu Have a Future?

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Wing Chun Secret Societies, Ip Man and Modern Fight Science

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