Tag Archive: punching

Grandmaster Suh, “I Just Punch Him”

One day, at a tournament in Long Beach, many years back, for some reason Grandmaster Suh got into an altercation with another Korean master. It was a very heated moment and we students didn’t quite know how far it was going to go. We were sure, from his history in Korea, that he won’t back…

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…

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….