Blog - Articles on Kung Fu

Attitude

Attitude is the key to understanding so much of what we do.  When we enter the training studio, right attitude demands that we bow.  It

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Economy of Motion

Most people will be aware that economy of motion implies using a straight punch; the straightest, shortest route to the target.  Get in close, keep

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Structure

During classes you will be told to relax your shoulders, keep your spine straight, have your weight on your toes, bend your knees, keep your

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Practicality

Every technique we teach must be the best option in a given situation. If a technique is beautiful but doesn’t work that well, teach it

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Fluidity

The one thing in life that always seems to get its way is water.  It will always find a way to the sea.  Put a

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Inertia

It is so often the case that the most useful lessons (and, it appears, the hardest) are the simplest.  In Yorkshire they say “If things

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Momentum

There are laws of motion in every area of life.  Inertia and momentum are fundamental.  It takes a lot of effort to get something started

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Live Now

One root of both depression and anxiety is where you live… Anything that requires your total focus on the present will distract you from other

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Unconscious Messages

Over the last few weeks I’ve had several similar conversations and when that happens the ideas involved invariably cause me to consider if a blog

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We have many articles on subjects from fighting techniques and strategy to personal development and philosophy.  They will help you to understand what we teach in our academy and guide you on your martial arts journey.