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The Story of Chen Jia Gou – Pre

During the late Yuan Dynasty, in order to maintain their decaying ruling regime, the rulers implemented brutal political oppression and economic exploitation, inflicting heavy suffering on the common people and triggering the great peasant uprising at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. Zhu Yuanzhang, a native of Fengyang in Anhui Province, led one of the rebel forces. In the power struggle for personal gain, various rebel forces engaged in brutal infighting, resulting in a scene of unimaginable horror. In order to preserve their strength and expand their forces, Zhu Yuanzhang led his rebel army to join the largest rebel force at that time, the Red Turban Army. His outstanding performance and military talent in the Red Turban Army earned him the trust of his comrades.

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July 4, 2023

interviews

Tai CHi Master Lu Zijian at 118 years of Age

Lu Zijian was a highly revered master of Tai Chi and internal martial arts, whose life spanned over a century, living from 1893 to 2012. His longevity and mastery in martial arts made him a legendary figure in the realm of Chinese martial arts. Born in Yichang, Hubei Province, China, Lu Zijian demonstrated an affinity for martial arts from a young age. His journey into the world of martial arts began with learning from local masters in his youth, and as he grew older, he sought out more renowned teachers to further his skills. Throughout his life, he mastered various styles, including Tai Chi, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan, and Qigong, among others.

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March 22, 2024

Read more about the article Can Bruce Lee’s martial arts be used in real combat? He amazed everyone with his skills at the Long Beach International Karate Championships.

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Can Bruce Lee’s martial arts be used in real combat? He amazed everyone with his skills at the Long Beach International Karate Championships.

Bruce Lee is synonymous with Chinese martial arts. He popularized Chinese martial arts and Eastern martial arts philosophy through his film and television works. He was also a martial artist who extensively studied various combat techniques and integrated them to create a new martial art called Jeet Kune Do. Many people believe that Bruce Lee's martial arts were only displayed in films and had limited practical combat ability. Today, let's take a look at the renowned Long Beach International Karate Championships, where Bruce Lee gained fame, and analyze whether his martial arts were limited to flashy performances. 01 Amazed the Audience Long Beach Demonstrations On August 2, 1964, 24-year-old Bruce Lee attended the "International Karate Championships" held by Ed Parker in Long Beach, California as a guest performer. Dressed in black, Bruce Lee demonstrated techniques such as blindfolded Wing…

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July 1, 2023

Stories & Experiences

Why didn’t the common people have weapons during the Qin Dynasty?

In the 26th year of King Zheng's reign (221 BC), the state of Qin conquered the last remaining state, Qi, and unified China, establishing the Qin Dynasty. After unification, Qin gained a large number of iron weapons from the eastern regions and acquired ironworking technology from the central plains, which accelerated the transition to iron weapons. An order to destroy all weapons throughout the country, what was the reason behind it? According to the "Records of the Grand Historian" in the chapter "Basic Annals of Emperor Qin Shi Huang," in the same year that the six states were unified, Emperor Qin Shi Huang issued an order to destroy weapons: "Collect all the weapons in the country and gather them in Xianyang. Melt them down to make bells and make twelve gold men, each weighing several hundred catties." This was…

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July 1, 2023

Other Martial Arts

How Powerful Was Bruce Lee’s Side Kick? Technique & Training

In his book "Jeet Kune Do: Bruce Lee's Philosophy and Art," Dan Inosanto wrote: "Bruce Lee, throughout his life, had the insight of a martial arts philosopher, understanding the essence and the current situation. Like a martial arts scientist, he meticulously studied and analyzed various well-known martial arts techniques from both the East and the West, keenly distinguishing their subtle differences and finding their common essence." In the 1970s, Bruce Lee, with a strong foundation in Wing Chun, extensively explored various martial arts such as Karate, Taekwondo, Aikido, Judo, Muay Thai, and French Savate, and established his own martial art style called Jeet Kune Do.

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July 1, 2023

Bagua Zhang

Can Ba Ji Quan “Eight Extremes Fist” be used effectively in combat? An in-depth analysis of the true combat power of Eight Extremes Fist.”

In Chinese traditional martial arts, the vigorous and fierce Ba Ji Quan is a typical external style martial art. Emperor Qianlong personally inscribed the phrase "Culture has Tai Chi to bring peace to the world, martial arts have Ba Ji Quan to establish order in heaven and earth." Ba Ji Quan master Huo Diange served as a personal guard to Emperor Puyi. Ba Ji Quan has a high presence in Japanese ACG (Animation, Comics, and Games) works. In the film "The Grandmaster" directed by Wong Kar-wai, Zhang Zhen played the role of Yixiantian, who possessed extraordinary skills and could single-handedly take on multiple opponents. His straightforward and fierce Ba Ji Quan left a deep impression. There are even overseas Ba Ji Quan disciples who have won championships in international Muay Thai competitions, highlighting the significant role of Ba Ji…

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July 1, 2023

Read more about the article The three stages of Chen Style Tai Chi -2

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The three stages of Chen Style Tai Chi -2

One movement is one movement, difficult to seamlessly connect, continuous and uninterrupted. When practicing, there should be variations in speed, alternating between fast and slow. Fast should not be scattered, slow should not be stagnant. The whole body should be coordinated, unified in one breath. Even if the postures are correct, the timing is accurate, and the breathing for each movement is accurate, and the understanding of the purpose and application of each movement is clear, it does not immediately progress to the second stage. It is necessary to gradually eliminate the stiffness in the body through repeated refinement. This process takes two to three years. Only when all aspects are correct and the original stiffness in the body is eliminated can one ascend to the stage of understanding Jin. The second stage: the stage of understanding Jin. Understanding…

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July 1, 2023

Read more about the article Understand The three stages of Chen-style Tai Chi Quan -1

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Understand The three stages of Chen-style Tai Chi Quan -1

The Fist Theory of Chen-style Tai Chi Quan states: "Understand the Jin (energy) after becoming familiar with the movements, and attain the level of divine understanding through understanding the Jin." These are the three stages of Chen-style Tai Chi Quan: Familiarization, Understanding Jin, and Divine Understanding. To help practitioners fully understand these steps and methods, and to further become skilled, proficient, and reach these three stages, I will analyze and dissect them gradually. The first stage: Familiarization. This stage involves becoming proficient in each routine and movement of Tai Chi Quan, from the starting position to the closing position, performing them smoothly and harmoniously. The movements should flow continuously, like the mighty Yangtze River. Each movement within the routine should be practiced repeatedly to achieve standardization. Standardization requires correct posture, coordinated variations in speed, accurate breathing with each movement,…

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July 1, 2023