Many moons ago I started training at South Jersey Kung Fu with Sifu Phu Ngo. Little did I know some 27 years ago that I would help start Enter Shaolin with my teacher. You might be thinking what does kung fu have to do with Mixed Martial Arts? The answer to that is any martial artist worth their salt understands that in order to truly be a warrior you … [Read more...]
Creating Good Habits That Last
Over the years I have taught people from many different martial art disciplines. Many of them don't come through the doors with good habits. The common thread among everyone is they developed bad habits. Some of these habits are common to everyone like lifting your shoulders up or flinching. Good habits are something that takes time to implement into your … [Read more...]
There Is No Spoon Or Is There?
When we do Ngo Dac Na demonstrations often times people don't believe what we do until they feel it themselves. At the same time, there is nothing magical or mystical with what we do. We do apply misdirection in the form of energy control. I demonstrate all the time how I can get someone to trap their own arms via energy suggestions... I think I made … [Read more...]
Boxing Vs Wing Chun Vs MMA
If you're wondering how boxing vs wing chun differs from each other, you're not alone. The two forms differ dramatically. While boxers try to hit their opponent at long range, wing chunners try to close the distance and play a short range boxing game at close quarters. While these two types of martial arts differ in many ways, their similarities make … [Read more...]
3 Praying Mantis Style(s) of Kung Fu
If you have been wondering about the Praying Mantis style of Kung Fu, then read on. This article will provide you with information on the Honglian Mantis Fist, the Northern Praying Mantis, and the T'ang L'ang Ch'uan. Mantis forms are often used as solutions for combat situations at close range and mid-range. They take range into account when deciding on … [Read more...]