Hey family, how are you? We hope you are all healthy and doing well. It's been a bit crazy here at Enter Shaolin. I've been battling some crazy cold off and on since I went to the Gym on the 1st. Sije Jamie got hit earlier in the week and thankfully as I write this we are both almost 100%. Now to just stay moving forward. Needless to say we didn't get as … [Read more...]
Enter Shaolin Update | Getting Back Into The Groove
Hey family, how are you? This week Sije Jamie got back from her famcation and I have been getting over being sick. I made the mistake of going to the gym on the 1st to get back to my normal workout routine and bam just like that I got struck down. Sije Jamie made a good point and said it's probably not a good idea to go to the gym for at least the … [Read more...]
What Are The 4 Wing Chun Gates?
When learning Wing Chun you may here phrases like protect your gates or zones. In this video Sifu Phu talks about what you need to know about protecting your 4 gates. Though we don't use the term "4 gates", we do protect those zones. Same concept and techniques just a different way of saying them. It's important to note: When you are developing the … [Read more...]
How To Maintain Your Balance While You Are Doing Single Whip From Tai Chi
Learning your Tai Chi form can be frustrating at times. The main reason it's frustrating because mentally we start to loose patience pretty quickly if we don't get something right away. In fact one of the ways Tai Chi helps you is by training your mind to stay focused on the task at hand. The beauty of Tai Chi doesn't reveal itself to you fully until … [Read more...]
How To Protect Yourself In A Ground And Pound Situation
First and foremost the most important thing that you need to do if you find yourself in the unfortunate situation where you are on the receiving end of a ground and pound attack is to stay calm. Absolutely focus on your breathing so you don't find yourself panicking. Controlled breathing is key to weathering the storm effectively until you can find your … [Read more...]