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I was part of a conversation the other day discussing the ‘myth’ of the competent female warrior. In certain circles, on the net, there is a bit of an argument raging for and against this point on what appears to be a very one sided debate. Those who are arguing for the myth viewpoint really […]
When we study forms there comes a point, when learning, that we become keenly aware that the movements mean something. I’m not talking about a general concept but a moment of clear realisation when the movement ceases to be practice and begs to grow into a tangible reality. This is the point where we start […]
Fundamentals When practicing the fundamentals it is important to go beyond the basic approach of just marching up and down punching the air. When you practice your foundation movements look for the correct order of practice. Seek to work your movements through a series of progressions starting from simple actions that condition the body and […]
Over time many different styles of Crane have evolved and as with any other martial systems, styles have been created as others have died out. Thankfully there have been those Masters who have taken their original practice and evolved new styles for us to explore. One such teacher was my Crane teacher, Shifu De Chuan. […]
In the world of martial arts one animal style has managed to be both widely revered and rarely practised. The animal style of Bai He Quan, the White Crane Fist, is considered to be the foundation of many of the modern systems of Kung Fu as well as for Okinawan Karate. The Crane style is […]
There seems to be a pervasive myth about time. This idea that time is a fixed, scarce resource that needs to be managed. The idea that we don’t have enough of it or that it is somehow working against us. If you believe that then I suppose that it becomes true. Martial artists, for the […]
Of all the animals in the world of martial arts the snake seems, perhaps, to be the least ‘human’. After all, the snake has no arms or legs, has scales, is cold blooded and slithers on the ground. It even kills its prey with venom or cruel strangulation. It is this difference to humanity that […]
Shaolin Wu Bu Quan, Shaolin “Five Step Boxing” is the introductory fist form in the Shan Men Shaolin Quan Curriculum. Variations on this form are commonly practiced in a number of Kung Fu systems and often taught to beginners in modern Wu Shu schools in China and around the world. Unfortunately in most schools this […]