Tóngzigōng (童子功) Side-Kick Kung Fu
Tóngzigōng (童子功) will not teach you how to break bricks or resist spears but it is an ancient and foundational practice – and it could be associated with sidekicks…
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The Lantern Festival
A Little Bit About 元宵節 Tomorrow the first full moon of the New Lunar Year arrives marking the time of China’s Lantern Festival. Falling near the 15th day of the first month of the new year, this is a holiday that is often observed as the culmination of the New Year celebrations. In the cosmology …
Lou Reed Got Qi
Lou Reed’s Tai Chi is entering general awareness, but over 20 years ago, I was part of the small team involved in presenting that side of Lou to the public. Take a look.
Lou Reed & Tai Chi
Was there secret connection between
Godfather of punk Lou Reed, his Tai Chi practice and Tiger’s Tale? The pages of KUNG FU Magazine & me.
Dragons, Demons & Jiängshi
Over Halloween friend & collaborator Gene Ching wrote a delightful post on Kung Fu & Demons. Let’s take a look…
Making Waves
The clawlike structure of the enormous wave that threatens to crash down upon the three fishing boats conjures up images of mythical dragons and other dangerous beasts. The drama of the print is enhanced by the placement of Fuji in the hollow of the wave’s angry crest. Like the helpless boats, Fuji too appears on the verge of obliteration.