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Sifu Larry Rivera's Bio

Sifu Larry has been training in martial arts since he was 5. In his early years his father influenced his martial arts training. He taught him the basics of self defense, guile, military tactics, Judo and Jiu Jitsu. At age 7 his he was enrolled in Goju-Ryu which he trained in until he was 16. He took sometime off, but when he came back he decided he was never quitting martial arts again and at the age of 19 his thoughts on what martial arts was and was not got flipped when he started training with Sifu Phu and learning internal martial arts. Needless to say, he's a lifer and a guy you want on your side.

3 Benefits When You Use A Wing Chun Muk Jong

September 29, 2022 By Sifu Larry Rivera Leave a Comment

Wing Chun Muk Jong

There are many different reasons why you would use a Wing Chun Muk Jong. For starters, we all could use a little more practice in our martial arts training. It can be hard to come by training partners. When it comes to training Ving Tsun a wooden dummy can be your training partner when no warm-blooded animals are available. 1. Wing Chun Muk Jong Helps … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wing Chun Tagged With: 108 wing chun muk jong form, Gongfu, Jong, kung fu, martial arts, mook jong, muk jong, Muk Yan Jong, wing chun, wooden dummy, wooden man

What Is Your Tai Chi Focus?

September 28, 2022 By Sifu Larry Rivera Leave a Comment

It's important to have the right Tai Chi focus in your taiji training. I remember hearing a story about 2 people walking side by side. Because there was a slight difference in the way they do people were walking after walking 100 miles the 2 people didn't see each other anymore. This is true for Tai Chi. If your focus is not correct you will find … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Tai Chi Tagged With: breathing techniques, kung fu, martial arts, Relaxation, tai chi, tai chi focus

Chi Gerk Fundamentals (Sticky Legs)

September 27, 2022 By Sifu Larry Rivera Leave a Comment

Chi Gerk also known as sticky legs is something I started training around the 4 or 5 years of my training. Generally speaking before starting Chi Gerk training you would have learned the Chun Kiu form and Chi Sao. I particularly like this exercise because it helps strengthen your lower body and core. Another aspect of training this is it will help you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wing Chun Tagged With: Chi Gerk, Chi Sao, Chi Sau, Sticky Legs, wing chun

Let’s Take A Look At Sambo Vs Judo

September 22, 2022 By Sifu Larry Rivera Leave a Comment

Sambo Vs Judo

In this article we are going to compare Sambo Vs Judo. What is Judo? The Japanese martial art of Judo combines physical training with competitive spirit. It is a sport of self-respect, and teaches people how to fight and defend themselves. Judo is also a great way to stay in shape. You can learn Judo at your local dojo or by taking classes from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Martial Arts Training Tagged With: Judo, karage, kung fu, martial arts, Sambo

Okinawan Karate Styles Influence On Martial Arts

September 21, 2022 By Sifu Larry Rivera Leave a Comment

Okinawan Karate Styles

Before talking about Okinawan Karate Styles, I have been watching Cobra Kai lately and I am really enjoying the show. But it got me thinking about my karate days. It's funny when I think about it because even back when I was a child my martial art teachers preached mixed martial arts in one shape or another. And this was years before the ufc was even a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Martial Arts Training Tagged With: cobra kai, Funakoshi, goju ryu, Higashionna, Itosu, karate, Kusanku, Okinawan Karate, Sakugawa, Toguchi

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