In late October last year I visited Germany for two days private training with Tian Liyang, a Taoist Monk, from Wudang Mountain, who was teaching a number of courses in the country. This unique and privileged opportunity was kindly arranged for me, by his host and translator in Germany, Marianne Herzog.
Having visited Wudang Mountain in April 2000, and having met 'monks' and seen displays by on ...
Author: Ronnie Robinson
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Ask any martial artist to name two styles that revolve around kicking, and chances are he will say, “Taekwondo and Thai boxing.” Both arts are renowned for their repertoire of effective leg techniques, which athletes often showcase in exciting full-contact matches. Yet the two systems work their magic in very different ways.
Sang Koo Kang is one of the few instructors in America who underst ...
Author: Hyung-Min Jung
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Self-defense is not just about fighting off bad guys. It encompasses everything in your life that protects and empowers you, including mental strength, health, fitness and spiritual questioning. The books listed below represent my personal choices for the 10 best self-defense titles. You might see some of your own favorites here, but if not, Self Defense for Women invites you to write in with your ...
Author: Susan Bartelstone
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Your reaction time was perfect. Your techniques were performed with skill and precision. You’re standing up and two others are lying unconscious on the ground. All you can think is, “I failed!” Instead of protecting your friend from that attacker, you executed a technique that slammed the attacker into your friend. Otherwise, your buddy would be standing next to you, clapping you on the shoulder a ...
Author: Steve Petermann
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Traditional vs. New Age Self Defense
The alternative self defense product, stun gun, requires a bit of introduction. A lot of people when they first hear the term “stun gun”, they actually think of the little gadget featured in many science fiction movies. In fact, self defense technology has come a long way.
For a long time, if one wanted to protect themselves, they would have to s ...
Author: Joe Lau
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