Squats, Deadlifts, Tai chi
December 24, 2025
Squats and deadlifts are considered closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises. Meaning, that the force to overcome the load (barbell), is applied to an unmovable object (the ground) and not to the object being lifted. Very much like tai chi.. In contrast, open kinetic chain (OKC) exercises differ in that the force applied, moves the load, like in a bench press or...Read more
The Constant Bear
July 24, 2025
Of all the methods of training and the many Qi Gong exercises I’ve learned, the Constant Bear (CB) continues to be my favorite of all. While from the outside, the practitioner seems to just be swinging/twisting the body from left to right and vice-versa, internally...Read More
Kung Fu Nutrition
June 15, 2025
I’ve been giving a lot of thought to a topic I’m labeling as “Kung Fu nutrition”. Can’t think of anything else to call it. As you know, the food pyramid encourages the consumption of carbohydrates, proteins and fats, as our source of fuel/energy for the body.. The recommended percentages of these foods would fall around 60% carbs, 20% proteins and …Read More
Musing On Standing.
March 12, 2025
Of all the practices an internal arts practitioner ought to undertake is standing practice or Zhan Zhuang (Z-Z). In contrast to form practice, Z-Z encourages stillness and aims to produce more with less. By less, I mean external movement such as when practicing form of Qi Gong. Zhan Zhuang training is similar in some ways to the process of editing … Read More
From Rough Framing to Trimming
From Rough Framing to Trimming
December 18, 202
Way back around 1972 I worked for a contractor in the Ozarks, C. Tal Wooten, who liked to keep the same crew to do both the rough framing of houses we built for him and also do the trim work on the same million dollar homes. For those not familiar with the difference between rough framing and trim work, I’ll …Read More
The International Chinese Martial Arts Championship
June 06, 2008
The International Chinese Martial Arts Championship took place this 2008 Memorial Day weekend. The tournament , produced by of Master Nick Scrima, celebrated its tenth year anniversary at the Gaylord Palms Hotel in Orlando, Florida.
The event was well attended by groups from schools outside the USA including Colombia..
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The event was well attended by groups from schools outside the USA including Colombia..
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