Nei gung

Nei gung literally translates as internal work. Most people involved in the martial arts have heard of Chi Kung / Qi Gong which translates as Energy work but most people are not familiar with nei … [Read more...]

1 Touch Knockouts – Various Methods and Jings

This is the second part of 1 Touch Knockouts vs Fa Jing. A 1 Touch Knockout can also be accomplished by using Peng Jing so that the recipient feels like they have ran into a large solid timber post … [Read more...]

1 Touch Knockouts vs Fa Jing

One of my students who has studied 1 Touch Knockouts but has not yet been exposed to much Fa Jing training asked me if 1 Touch Knockouts and Fa Jing are the same thing. Fa Jing is much more than … [Read more...]

Fajin – Explosive striking and healing

In many parts of the world Fa Jing is actually known and spelled as Fajin. As stated in this post on Fa Jing, Fajin strikes can be directed and can be used to impart a strike. Fajin can also be … [Read more...]

Fa Jin – Explosive Energy, Dim Mak & Internal Strikes

What is Fa Jin? Have you ever watched a Chinese martial arts demonstration and been astounded or astonished by seeing a small man use a touch to effortlessly toss a large man across the room with … [Read more...]

Body Tension, Mental Tension & Tai Chi

Steve Kerr asked “I understand what is meant by 'isolated' tension, but could you please clarify what is meant by 'Systemic' tension?” after he read the Push Hands Sensitivity article. In basic … [Read more...]