The Introduction The introduction of the section entitled ChaoXian ShiFa is a simple and straight forward breaking down of the skills need in two-handed swordsmanship according to this style. There are five categories, each with a certain number, either 3 or 5, of methods or stances that would be indicative of them. The exception to… Continue reading ChaoXian Shifa: The introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUaNZV0MFPc Formula primer for Shii-Cho The Formula The Shii-Cho Formula is based around the number 3. Three guards, Three strikes, Three steps. It has also been called the “Force of Three”. From these three, come everything else. We have three target areas divided between each side of our bodies, head-limbs-body. The Marks of contact divide… Continue reading Shii-Cho: the beginning formula
(This piece was originally published on Kung-fu Tea) Introduction Here is the full translation of the Qi Jiguang’s Fist method as it appears in the Wubei Zhi. I want to make this available to everyone who expressed interest and to anyone else who might find it helpful. I do not intend this to be authoritative… Continue reading The Fist Verses of Qi Jiguang
Here at Terra Prime, we are known best for one thing; lightsabers. For the past seven years, TPLA has been producing free youtube tutorials on lightsabers and lightsaber combat. For many reading this, this is how you came to know about TPLA. But for others, I am sure this has the same effect it has… Continue reading In defense of the lightsaber
In the Chinese martial arts, there are certain words and characters that have special meaning. They are often words that are descriptive of familiar, every day actions. They have traditionally been used as mnemonics to aid in memorization and visualization of the techniques they describe. But, because of the metaphorical nature of this practice, instructions… Continue reading “S” Words: The Four Words
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