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How Much Karate or Kung Fu Are You Going to Need?

Here’s a question I shouldn’t be asking. After all, as a fellow who sells martial arts DVDs, I should be trying to sell you large amounts of everything, right? Because I prefer happy customers, let me answer this question.

You don’t need much, when it comes to martial arts. The truth of the matter is that when a fight starts you only need a few workable techniques. And, sad truth of the matter, most of the martial arts being taught these days are pretty much filler.

Karate, such as Shotokan, Uechi or Shito ryu, has dozens of forms, hundreds of techniques, fancy ways of taking apart an attacker, yet, all you need are the five or six that work. You need to isolate the five or six techniques that suit your mind and body, and then work them until they are second nature. There’s where the true discipline of the martial arts is, in spending the long lonely hours working just the important stuff until it works…every time.

Kung Fu, such as Shaolin, has amazing routines filled with acrobatics, yet, when was the last time you saw somebody do a somersault in a fight, unless he was the one that was getting hit? Or, maybe you want the mysterious chi building exercises of such arts as Pa Kua or Tai Chi or Hsing I, but, again, how many fights have you seen where people use Chi Gung to win?

Or, take kenpo, which has over five hundred death dealing techniques, virtually none of which work in the ring. Or Tae Kwon Do, with its amazing arsenal of kicks, but which kicks are of little value once the distance has closed.Or jujitsu, which has so many throws, but who can afford to take the time to roll around on a parking lot with more than one attacker to handle?

These arts that I have mentioned, you see have weaknesses inherent within them. And it would appear that I am just bad mouthing arts. Actually, there is a madness behind my method. If you are interested in learninghow to defend yoursaelf quickly, find a course, maybe even just hang a punching bag and start pounding.

A few months of calisthenics and sweat, and you will have what you want. This is all you need in the way of workable martial arts. But if you are like me, however, completely immersed in the martial arts, just cannot get enough of every system you see, then I have removed you from my arena, and given myself less distractions in the pursuit of my art.

You see, all of those faults I have mentioned, I study all the arts and figure out ways to fix what is wrong, and I am an artist of The True Art. You want to be able to knock somebody down quick, go away, if you want the real thing, then be willing to go all the way.

About the Author

Al Case has analyzed martial arts for four decades++ years. A professional writer for the magazines, you can see how he has eliminated system flaws and weakness in the martial arts by getting his free ebook at Monster Martial Arts.

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Chi Kung $11.3 Here is afully illustrated introduction to the ancient Chinese discipline of Chi Kung, presenting its general theory and the transformative exercises that can radically improve one”s health and well-being by amplifying one”s sensitivity to both the natural world and one”s own personal potential.

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Tan Tien Chi Kung $11.3 Tan Tien Chi Kung is the art of cultivating chi in the lower abdomen–the tan tien. Known as the Ocean of Chi, this lower abdominal area holds the key to opening the body to the free and continuous movement of chi. Included are exercises to develop chi for increased vitality and the mind-body balance essential for spiritual growth and well-being.

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BAMBOO MOUNTAIN CHI KUNG $17.96 Soothing music and lavish landscapes mingle with easy-to-follow instructions on how to enter a tranquil state of deep meditation and discover your individual Chi (or natural life force.) Through the practice of Chi Kung you can alleviate stress and revitalize a healthy state of mind through exhilarating exercises.

Chi Kung: The Healing Workout $15.16 John Saxon narrates this instructional tape on the ancient Chinese exercises known as Chi Kung, combining the disciplined movements of Tai Chi with intense meditation. Demonstrated by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. For all fitness levels. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

Chi Kung: The Healing Workout (DVD) $21.63 John Saxon narrates this instructional tape on the ancient Chinese exercises known as Chi Kung, combining the disciplined movements of Tai Chi with intense meditation. Demonstrated by Master Jerry Alan Johnson. For all fitness levels.

Chi Kung for Beginners $9.36 Theres a vibrant source of energy that fuels the universe, and its available for you to use to meet any physical or mental challenge. That energy is chi, and you can harness its power through the exacting yet simple methods of breath control and movement known as Chi Kung.Stop feeling rundown and spiritless. Through conscious interaction with this universal energy, you can revitalize your immune system and store up reserves of strength. Chi Kung for Beginners takes you progressively through the exercises: the preparatory stages; meridian-clearing techniques; mediation techniques; body movements; and advanced techniques of focusing, storing, redirecting, and extending chi from your body.

Bamboo Mountain: Chi Kung $15.16 Soothing music and lavish landscapes mingle with easy-to-follow instructions on how to enter a tranquil state of deep meditation and discover your individual Chi (or natural life force.) Through the practice of Chi Kung you can alleviate stress and revitalize a healthy state of mind through exhilarating exercises. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.

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Tai Chi $4.48 This straightforward book is an essential introduction to Tai Chi, one of the ancient martial arts of China, whose history goes back more than two millennia. Although the discipline has always been practiced in the East, after the Second World War it became established in the West as well. After considering the philosophy underlying Tai Chi and how the various styles developed, the book looks at concepts such as rooting and the basic principles of movement on which all the styles are based. A concise selection of movements and exercises are demonstrated, using a combination of text and sequenced full-color photographs, all of which perfectly capture the serenity and calm of the art form. The combination of detailed descriptions and superb full-color photography make this beautiful book an invaluable guide to the practice of this ancient art. (7 3/4 x 10 1/2, 96 pages, color photos) Christian F. Hanche started Kung Fu training in 1985 and joined the International TaijiQuan and Shaolin WuShu Association a few years later. He has trained in China and Hong Kong, and has taught Tai Chi in South Africa for several years. He practices the Yang style.

Chi Kung for Health and Vitality $14.48 This clear, easy-to-follow guide, by the internationally acknowledged Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, shows how we can all benefit from chi kung’s energy-cultivating techniques. The book encourages you to plan your own fitness program around the unique exercise sequence, which will: * Enhance Mind and Body Fitness * Develop Vitality for a Healthy Sex Life * Decrease Stress * Prevent and Combat Illness This is a fun and fulfilling form of exercise that is equally enjoyable for beginners and practitioners alike.

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Chi Kung: Way of Power (Book) $19.95 Benefits of stimulating the flow of chi are well known in the Eastern hemisphere. For the first time ever, established chi kung expert Lam Kam Chuen reveals advanced movements and positions previously unpublished in the Western world. Through clear illustrations and detailed instruction, you’ll learn how to improve energy, decrease stress, fight illness, and increase your overall fitness through techniques designed to stimulate the internal flow of chi. In addition to richly illustrated, full-color drawings that demonstrate each position and movement, Chi Kung: Way of Power offers methods for improving your focus, breathing, and creativity based on the Five Energies System of Chinese philosophy. Whether you’re a student of tai chi, chi kung, or other oriental healing arts, you’ll gain new insights based on this approach, which emphasizes the connection between the mind and body and the energy of the environment. Learn how to move and align your body properly for the enhanced and uninhibited flow of blood and chi. Discover new breathing techniques to promote the intake of energy-powered oxygen and release toxic carbon dioxide. Chi Kung even covers mental focus techniques for improving creativity, reducing stress, and developing positive thoughts and emotions that lead to a peaceful mental state. As a master of tai chi, chi kung, and feng shui, Lam Kam Chuen brings a unique perspective to his latest work. Clear, comprehensive, and concise, Chi Kung: Way of Power provides unsurpassed instruction from one of the leading teachers of the art today.

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