Innholdsfortegnelse for March - April 2016 i Kung Fu Tai Chi

As it is the Year of the Monkey, I find myself reflecting on the Monkey King and his impact on Kung Fu. I first read Journey to the West when I was in college. I read it to improve my understanding of Kung Fu as the Monkey King figures so prominently in Kung Fu culture. I had already read two of the other Four Great Chinese Classics, Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Outlaws of the Marsh, and thoroughly enjoyed them. Both are great martial epics and are required reading for any literate Kung Fu practitioner (as to the fourth Great Chinese Classic, Dream of the Red Chamber, that’s also wonderful book - it has nothing to do with martial arts, but if you’re a student of Chinese culture, well,…

IN the dim gym of San Jose State University, fighters battled it out to finish off the season with a gold medal in their hands. The final Shuaijiao tournament of the year, fighters from across the United States flocked to San Jose to compete in the 2015 Taiwanese and Chinese American Athletic Tournament (TCAAT): Shuaijiao Tournament, hosted by the TCAAT organization. Clubs from Ohio, Texas, Washington, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Cupertino competed in youth and adult divisions, with youth divisions having male and mixed categories. After tournament opened with serene Tai Chi and Wushu performances by the University of East West Medicine and the San Jose State Wushu Team, the tournament immediately launched into exciting Shuaijiao matches. Finishing first in the children’s weight classes are Daniel John Dimzon (Las…

“蔡李佛门源自始，少林嫡派是真传” “The Choy Lee Fut style was originally started by myself, but the teachings are the direct line of Shaolin descent.” According to the Chan family records, these are the correct altar couplets that should accompany the picture of Chan Heung (陈享 1806–1875), who founded the traditional Chinese martial arts system known as Choy Lee Fut (蔡李佛) in 1836. These verses spell out a clear message of the intention of the founder – to acknowledge a connection to the past while setting the standards for the new – and indicate the importance of Shaolin as his source since his three main mentors – his own uncle Chan Yuen-Wu (陈远护), his uncle’s senior classmate Lee Yau-San (李友山), and his third master Choy Fook (蔡福), a wandering Buddhist monk also known as…

Blade length: 30” Overall weight: 5 lb. Date unknown The Guandao is one of the most iconic weapons of Kung Fu. It is named after General Guan Yu (關羽) (?-220 CE), whose heroism was depicted in the Chinese classic, Romance of the Three Kingdoms (三國演義), attributed to Luo Guanzhong (羅貫中). Guan Yu is highly venerated in Chinese culture and is considered the patron saint of martial arts and literature. According the legend, General Guan’s signature weapon was the Green Dragon Crescent Blade (qinglong yanyuedao 青龍偃月刀) which weighed a whopping 82 jin (斤). The jin is an ancient unit of measurement, and there’s some discrepancy of its exact weight across different dynasties, but it is most commonly converted using the Ming Dynasty standard because that was when Romance of the Three…

Australia’s Anthony Kelly now holds 40 Guinness World Records. A practitioner of Hung Kuen, Wushu, White Crane, Wing Chun and an assortment of other martial arts, Kelly is renowned for his ability to catch arrows, underwater spear-gun spears and other high speed missiles. This time it was tennis balls, fired from a cannon-like ball machine at the blinding speed of nearly 120 mph. Kelly was able to catch three out of eight shots. The previous record was only one. This places Kelly as the highest record holder in Australia and one of the top ten record holders of the decade. More martial artists attempted to break Guinness records in Australia. Glenn Coxon hoped to best the record he set in 2005 for breaking 359 boards in one minute. Unfortunately, he…

TOURNAMENTS & GATHERINGS 2016-02-26 (3 Days) 2016 Compete Nationals Held at the Ontario Convention Center in Ontario California. Karate, Sparring and Grappling. Bring out your best! Come to COMPETE! The largest, most prestigious martial arts championship on the West Coast! We look forward to welcoming you again at the beautiful Ontario Convention Center in Ontario California for a world class martial arts competition. TIGER CLAW SPONSORED EVENT Contact: Amanda Jahanvash 909-860-6503 Ontario, CA 91764 www.compete-karate.com 2016-03-12 24th Annual Chinese Martial Arts Tournament at Berkeley The Chinese Martial Arts Tournament, also known as CMAT is held by Cal Wushu every Spring U.C. Berkeley. In the tournament, about 500 martial artists will compete in divisions such as Contemporary/Traditional Wushu, Taiji, and Pushhands. TIGER CLAW SPONSORED EVENT Contact: University of California Martial Arts…

ARIZONA ------------------ Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun of Arizona 1805 E. Elliot Rd. STE110 Tempe, AZ 85284 Mark Jones 480-820-2428 Shaolin Arts 4330 W. Union Hills Dr. B8 Glendale AZ 85308 Chris Workman 623-581-2000 www.shaolinarts.com CALIFORNIA -------------- Chinese Shaolin Center Los Angeles 14823 Oxnard St. #1/2 Van Nuys, CA 91411 Sifu Brooks Nelson 818-783-2356 www.shaolinla.com Shaolin Temple Cultural Center 9143 La Rosa Dr. Temple City, CA 91780 Shi Yanxu 626-292-1355 http://shaolinus.com Shaolin Temple Cultural Center 3628 Nogales St., West Covina, CA 91792 Shi Yanxu 626-292-1355 http://shaolinus.com Tai Mantis Kung Fu 758 E Highland Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92404 Don Newton 909-881-2226 www.taimantis.com John Cho’s Kung Fu School 2435 N. Fresno St., Fresno, CA 93720 John Cho 209-225-9796 Lily Lau Eagle Claw 1651 El Camino Real Millbrae, CA 94030 Sifu Kalman…

IT is rare that a Kung Fu weapon is named after a historical figure, but the Guan Dao is one such weapon. The literal meaning of Guan Dao (關刀) is “Guan’s knife.” Guan Gong (160? – 220 CE) (關公), or Lord Guan, is a central figure in the Chinese consciousness and his legacy runs deep. Sculptured figures and temples to Guan Gong are prevalent throughout China. He is, in the Chinese mind, the embodiment of loyalty and righteousness and is a revered figure in the Chinese pantheon. Also called Guan Di (Emperor Guan 關帝) and Guan Yu (關羽), he is the patron saint of martial artists all over the world, especially in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and overseas Chinese communities. He (as second brother) is often shown in the company of…

Centuries ago Chinese sages explored the hidden world of energy that exists deep in our physical bodies. They experimented with diet, movement, breath, and magic – the results of which led to the discovery of an internal world of wonder, blurring the lines between science and mysticism. Historically, these practices were called “internal alchemy” and today are known as “Qigong.” What Is Qigong (氣功)? According to my teacher, Dr. Benjamin Apichai, “Qigong is an exercise method with self introspection and perception to give play to one’s initiative. It cannot be expected to take effect in one day or overnight. Only with training and practice according to certain procedures can sure success be yielded through constant effort.” Essentially, Qigong is the “practice of qi (氣).” Qi (pronounced “chee”) is a Chinese…

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Chinese New Year Day is celebrated on February 8, 2016, but according to the Feng Shui calendar, the first day of the zodiac year is February 4, 2016, the start of spring. This is the Year of the Fire Monkey. Expect hot weather in the first half of the year and high winds in the second half. Drought, volcanic eruptions, mudslides and similar natural disasters will be prevalent. In personal health, anticipate an increase in kidney disease, reproductive disorders, bone and head ailments, sports injuries or broken bones due to falls. Humanity will be impatient. Large populations will be forced to relocate. World conflicts will intensify. Religious and peace organizations around the world will be calling for peace at an unprecedented level. Recommended foods include black beans, black sesame, walnuts,…