The one hand sets up the other. Either set up the feet. The one foot sets up the other. either set up the hands. Generally, the hands set up the feet… the feet set up the hands. Integration Coordination (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Ó Copyright 1986)
Tag Archive: self-defense
You Become What You Think
“You become what you think. In training, you become what you practice … techniques without a face … simply exposing themselves through you – a human expression.” (Excerpt from Seeds of a Hermit, by Don Baird: All Rights Reserved – Copyright 1986) All of the techniques are before us. We can’t see them: but, they [...]
Slowness
“In learning, follow slowness to understanding to comfort to usability.” It’s very important to train slowly. Do not rush and do not try too hard. Just relax. As you become more familiar with the moves, they will become more comfortable. Anything that is truly comfortable is usable – you will do well at any speed. [...]
The Punch: The Wrist
Many students have a problem controlling the strength of their wrists. This is not an uncommon challenge, in particular, for beginners. It is also a continuous problem even as the student advances. The wrist, when supporting a fist, isn’t easy to control. In fact, it is probably the most difficult area of the body to [...]
Personal Defense
Very often, the newer student’s abilities to defend become more limited by his/her training instead of more freeing. The techniques seem become limitations instead of expansions. The new student can easily begin to lose sight of his/her surroundings and more focused on trying to make a particular technique work that really isn’t working out. This [...]
Martial Arts Terms
Welcome to Burbank Martial Arts (dot net): Many folks, students or not, ask me about kung fu and what it means. They ask the same thing about Shaolin. Then, they ask, “well, what is the term for martial arts in China”? These are three common questions. KUNG FU Kung fu has become, these days, kind [...]
Kung Fu: Points Of Posture
One of the primary subjects of traditional martial arts is posture. Most often, though, in modern martial art schools, the topic is nearly ignored. Yet, proper posture is essential to power; and, it is essential for excellent health. The following is a list generally studied in traditional kung fu schools: head as though suspended from [...]
Kung Fu: The Art Of Mastering One’s Self
‘Train only to master yourself” is our long-standing school motto. We developed it over 30 years ago from a phrase that Mr. Suh frequently used. We all come to martial arts (kung fu) for varying reasons. Some come for self -defense: others come for self-esteem, better health, greater confidence and/or to align themselves with themselves. [...]
