Origins of Taekkyon The exact origins of Taekkyon are unclear, but many historians believe it emerged during the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD) on the Korean peninsula. Murals and records describe unarmed combat training and competitions during this era, likely representing early forms of Taekkyon. The name “Taekkyon” first appears in historical …

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Of all martial arts styles, Western boxing might just be the most practical art for an ordinary person to learn in order to be able to defend himself or herself in a real street encounter. I like boxing because, like Wing Chun, it uses, for the most part, compact punching techniques which are very fast …

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The Wing Chun Kung Fu style has several pieces of training equipment which have become iconic. These include the long pole (shown in the photo above), the wallbag, and the butterfly swords, but the single most. iconic piece of training equipment is the Wooden Dummy, which has come to symbolize the style. The Wing Chun …

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Sanda, also known as Chinese kickboxing, is a modern Kung Fu style that blends elements of traditional Chinese martial arts with contemporary combat techniques. With a focus on full-contact fighting, Sanda has become a prominent combat sport in China and around the world. In this article, we will explore the history of Sanda, its techniques …

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Wing Chun is a Chinese martial art with a rich history, originating from the Shaolin Kung Fu lineage. It is a system that emphasizes structure, economy of movement, and directness, making it an efficient form of combat. The art has produced many famous masters throughout its history, each contributing their unique techniques and skills to …

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Although Bruce died many years ago, all martial artists still know his name and the basic story of his life. Bruce studied Wing Chun as a teen ager in Hong Kong. Although he probably learned only about half the system, he trained very hard, had a lot of natural ability, and was able to beat …

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Here Shokei Matsui is doing a “40 man kumite” where he fights 40 one and one half minute rounds against fresh opponents each time. Matsui eventually passed the “100 man kumite” challenge where he had to fight 100 continuous rounds against fresh opponents for each round. Old school Kyokushinkai tournament with knees and throws allowed. …

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Muay Thai has become very popular world wide because it has become the most common striking art used in MMA and millions of people have seen its effectiveness on television or youtube. Even before the first UFC fights, Muay Thai had already gained a reputation as being the gold standard of striking based Martial Arts. …

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This article is about the little known martial art of Shorini Kempo, which is also known as Shaolin Temple Boxing. This is an art which is a throwback to the days of the Shaolin temple, when the great Zen Master Bodidharma, taught his monks Kung Fu to protect themselves from robbers and bandits. History And …

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