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March 2011/Vol. 39, No. 3

About the Cover: Choy lay fut master Shane Lacey proves that muscle has a place in Chinese martial arts. Cover photo by Jaimee Itagaki. Cover design by Paul Graff.

Cover Story
New Shape of Kung-Fu
Shane Lacey’s body-conditioning program is taking the martial arts world by storm. By Dave Cater

Features
50 Kickin’ Kung-Fu Classics
No martial arts action library would be complete without adding these 50 kung-fu action DVD’s. By Ric Meyers

A Chen Family Tradition
Chen Ziqiang is preserving his family’s storied past while working to guarantee its future. By Bill and Allison Helm

Kung-Fu Superfoods
Vitamins don’t always cut it for today’s demanding martial arts lifestyle. Super performance calls for Superfoods.
By Eric Hunstad

Life of Riley
Bridgett “Baby Doll” Riley discovered her purpose in boxing and her life in front of the camera. Interview by Chris Watson

5 Minutes, 5 Forms, 5 Exercises

Jonathan Wang, the only person to win 500 medals in competition history, shows you want it takes to be a champion. Compiled by Dave Cater

1-2-3 Kung-Fu
Once you’ve mastered the basics, eagle claw is a devastating art with punishing options.
By Tav Byerhoff

Stars of Tomorrow
The future of kung-fu rests in the hands of these young champions. By John Buckley

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5 Alive
5 Degrees of Separation
Ninja Gamer
Dead Rising 2
Bruce Forever
Bruce’s Summer of ‘63
IKF on the Web
A Secret Service Gaff

A Nancy-Pants World-----------------------------------------------------Editorial

While refereeing a youth basketball game last year, a young player collided with another player and both fell to the floor. Nothing serious—more of a Keystone Cops collision than a NASCAR pile-up.

But before I could blow my whistle, parents for both athletes rushed to the court and cradled their fallen warriors liked they’d dropped head first from the monkey bars. Now, I don’t claim to be a child psychologist, but my guess is that every time the kid stumbles, mom will be there to pick him up; every time the kid thinks the world is unfair, dad will appear to wipe away the tears.

The Wrong Lesson
While it may make parents feel all warm and fuzzy, they are doing a disservice to their children. Kids need to know what it feels like to fall, but more importantly they need to know what it feels like to get up on their own.

The subject of bullying has been on the front burner of every school board in this country. They say if you are being bullied you should tell your teacher or your principal. How about telling your parents that this is one fight you want to win on your own? How about telling them that you’re tired of being a target?

Feeding the Beast
Bullies feed on fear and intimidation. The more fear they sense, the hungrier they get. There’s only one way to take care of the problem, and it’s not whining to your geometry teacher.

The answer is martial arts, where you not only learn self-defense but also self-esteem. You are taught self-control, but if push comes to shove and your life is in danger, you have the skills to defend yourself.

You are saying, “Hey, if I’m going down I’m going down swinging, not with my tail between my legs. If you’re going to beat me, you have to look me in the eye.”
If you give children the tools to fight their own battles, then sooner or later they will get tired of falling down. They will pick themselves up, dust themselves off and say, “I dare you to do that again.”

--Dave Cater

About the Cover:
Seth Rogan (right) and Jay Chou, better known as Britt Reid and Kato, run for their lives in this scene from The Green Hornet. Cover photo Jaimie Trueblood (c) 2010 Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. All rights reserved. Cover design by Paul Graff.

February 2011/Vol. 39, No. 2

Cover Story
At Long Last Action
Ten years in the making, The Green Hornet hits the big screen with plenty of pre-release buzz. By Dave Cater

Features

Lighting in a Bottle
IKF’s 2011 Hall of Fame nominees have found the secret to success lies in their commitment to excellence.

The Stars Shine Bright
The lure of ICMAC Las Vegas brought out martial arts’ best and brightest names. By Dave Cater

Wushu’s Dynamic Weapon
Among Chinese classics, the broadsword stands alone as wushu’s most-important weapon. By Kenny Perez

The 3-Minute Dummy
Here’s the perfect answer for those who love the dummy but don’t have time for a full workout? By Dave Cater, with Joseph Simonet

Insiders
Stunt great Kenny Endoso is laid to rest.

Wing Chun Made Simple
We break down one of the most-intricate Chinese martial arts in existence.
By Petar Petrov

Harness Your 3-Star Power
3-Star training toughens the bones and makes you hard target. By Dr. Rex McCoy

You Axed for It
Learning the Chinese ta fu, or large double axes provide plenty of modern-day benefits. By John R. Allen, with Marge C. Smith

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58 Ninja Gamer

Halo is Back

67 IKF Online

New on the Web

80 Bruce Forever

Green Hornet Buzz

Editorial

While I Was Out

It’s been a decade since I spent considerable time on the tournament trail. There were periods early in my Inside Kung-Fu life when I was on the road an average of 45 weeks a year. The people were incredible, the martial arts spectacular and the experience of hanging with legends a book in the making.

But security lines, cold cities, and one too many midnight runs to White Castle convinced me that the benefits of home far outweighed Midwest City, OK in January. Although borrowing Mike Dillard’s sports car and tooling around the snow-bound city with a diamond broker named “LA” had it moments.

And so to celebrate my 25th year in the editor’s chair, I took Willie Nelson’s advice and hit the Shaolin road. After a summer in some wonderful ballrooms, martial arts schools and tournament floors, I can honestly admit that I forgot how much fun it was.

Maybe absence indeed makes the heart grow fonder. Maybe I forgot my real martial arts purpose. Maybe discovering a new crop of kung-fu performers was just the 5-hour energy shot I needed. Maybe I needed to step away so I could see beauty in front of me. The gems at my feet amazed me.

Here’s what I found:

• Professor Lee Ching-Han, the oldest-living student of shuai chiao grandmaster Chang Dung-Shing. Lee, 84, was studying with Chang while the “Flying Butterfly” was in the midst of his 88-fight win streak. “He was fast, he was smooth, he was powerful,” explained Lee, who teaches courtesy of the Taiwanese government in El Salvador.
• Grandmaster Lily Lau, eldest daughter of eagle claw kung-fu founder Lau Fat Mang. Lau recalled how her father would take to the beach to practice eagle claw footwork in the sand. “If you moved too fast or failed to sink your weight, you’d slip.”
• Tai chi master Nick Gracenin. This founding executive committee member of the International Wushu Federation in Beijing could be found teaching tai chi fan in a deserted corner of the main hall. “You can shoot a cannon from a canoe,” he reminds student Khang Nguyen.

Some many great people, so many great moments. On the road again…

--Dave Cater

{mosimage}About the Cover: Martial arts great Chris Casamassa kicks up plenty of surf. Cover design by Paul Graff. Cover photo by Mike Walker

Cover Story
Kung-Fu’s Little Big Man
For Chris Casamassa, it’s never been about fame or glory. Carrying on his father’s legacy has been reward enough. By Dave Cater

Features
Choy Li Fut’s Secret Weapon
The little-known half fist is one of choy li fut’s most-powerful strikes. By Brian Kuttel

Kali’s Fighting Evolution
For more than four centuries, Filipino martial artists have been testing their skills on the battlefield. By Tom Barell

IKF’s X-Mas Spectacular
Here’s what to buy your favorite martial artist this holiday season.

3 Steps to Kung-Fu Strength
Chinese martial arts master Stephan Berwick combines elements of diverse ancient styles into a functional strength trifecta. By Jim Thorp

Power of the Monkey
White monkey sets have more than enough speed and power to protect any fighter. By William D. Johnstone

Tai Chi’s Silent Killer
The next time you see someone perform tai chi, remember that what can heal can also harm. By Dave Cater, with Richard Clear

Iron Man’s Iron Will
Eric Oram’s action magic in Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes has is creating a new generation of wing chun fans. By Louinn Lota

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1 on 1 With:
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EDITORIAL

Our Living Treasures 
While working as a sportswriter for a Pennsylvania newspaper, I had the privilege of interviewing the legendary basketball coach Al Maguire, who had just retired following an illustrious career at Marquette University. We discussed his legacy and then I asked him how he wanted to be remembered.

“I tell you what Adolph Rupp told me,” Maguire explained, quoting the great University of Kentucky coach. “Don’t buy me flowers when I’m dead, buy me a beer when I’m alive.”
Meaning, don’t wait until I am buried to ask me about life; do it while the conversation is not so one-sided.

I thought of Maguire’s words while sitting on the dais at the recent Golden Gate Internationals in San Francisco. Martial arts royalty—a veritable who’s who of America’s first kung-fu generation, surrounded me.

At my left were the great Ming Lum, Al Novak, Clarence Lee and Thom Louie. At my right were equally great Henry Look, Poon Sing, Vince Lacey and Gini Lau. Forget for a moment their decades of service to the martial arts. Forget for a moment the tremendous wealth of kung-fu knowledge each possesses.

Just imagine what they’ve seen, who they trained with, how they learned. Consider the great masters they have crossed paths with along the way. Think about the stories they have been told, as well as the stories they could tell.

This wasn’t a baseball card show with a bunch of Punch and Judies signing their mugs. These are sifu who can take you back to the birth of a style, who can describe how their kung-fu world was created.

Yet, there they sat. Visible, approachable, strangely alone. I have known most of these sifu for more than two decades and I have barely scratched the surface with my questions. They are an open book with chapters as exciting and illuminating as any J.K. Rowling saga.

The next time you see one of these sifu, think about the conversation between Nathan Algren and Emperor Meiji in the final scene of The Last Samurai. Algren presents a sword belonging to Katsumoto, the Emperor’s fallen sensei.

“Can you tell me how he died?” the Emperor asks Algren.
“No,” Algren answers, “I will tell you how he lived.”

     --Dave Cater

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Bruce Lee from A-Z
The older he gets, the more popular he becomes. Generations young and old are discovering the Little Dragon. By Ric Meyers
BRUCE LEE® is a registered trademark of Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. The Bruce Lee name, image, likeness and all related indicia are intellectual property of Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.brucelee.com.

Features

Chin Na’s Energy Surge
Capture and redirect your opponent’s energy with these amazing chin na theories. By Jason Tsou

Real Chi Power
A hung gar master shows his mastery of tid sin kuen. By Donald Hamby

Can Qigong Cure Cancer?
Chinese medicine teaches us that cancer is curable if the mind is healthy and qi is flowing smoothly. By Dr. Aihan Kuhn

Back to Basics
Tien shan pai contains an array of kicks and punches that will satisfy any traditional stylist. By Huang, Chiang-Liang and Ian Chisholm

Extreme Makeover
A new face on an old friend has Macho Products.

Solving the JKD Mystery
Forget about a martial arts menu. JKD gives you one answer for every fight scenario. By Octavio Quintero

Tai Chi’s Hidden Muscle
The vastus medialis is the engine that drives tai chi’s amazing speed and power. By William C.C. Chen

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This rare photo of Bruce Lee from Enter the Dragon is a registered trademark of Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. The Bruce Lee name, image, likeness and all related indicia are intellectual property of Bruce Lee Enterprises, LLC. All Rights Reserved. www.brucelee.com. Cover design by Paul Graff.

Editorial
Déjà Vu All Over Again

Twenty years ago, the kung-fu world in America was ablaze in turmoil. Grandmasters threatened grandmasters; sifu attacked sifu; and Stepford-like students were dispatched to settle scores.
No one was safe. The bigger you became or the more disciples you had, the more susceptible you were to salvos from every direction. Young squared off against old. Traditional challenged modern. Frog buttons battled three-piece suits. Chinese waged war against the gwei-los.

How bad did it get? One grandmaster’s senior student ambushed a competing grandmaster at a seminar in Germany. Two weeks later, amid threats of retaliation, armed guards were patrolling the entrance leading to a seminar.

And this wasn’t an isolated case. Chinese masters of nearly every major kung-fu system pumped their chest and clenched their fist. You would have thought they were Miyagi against Kreese; Cobra Kai against white crane. It’s a wonder with all the deadly weapons at hand someone wasn’t seriously hurt.

Eventually cooler heads prevailed, and while no one ever suggested a group rendition of “Kumbaya,” at least they realized the more they fought, the deeper they dragged kung-fu into a pit of bitterness and divisiveness.

Now you would think that time would mellow even the hardest soul, but in the Chinese martial arts community it only makes people more resolute. Twenty years of pounding your soul into a barrel of iron pullets makes you tougher, not more sensitive.

And so it goes with the Chinese martial arts, which once again showed why it continues to lag behind the rest of the world terms of recognition and respect. At the recent Golden Gate Internationals, older local sifu refused to support the event because of their long-standing feud with one of the promoters.

And for what? Jealousy. Envy. Resentment. Pride. Ego. Not the five virtues to which we are accustomed. Sounds like a case of taking one step forward and two steps back. We can complain to Bodidharma rises about the lack of respect for Chinese martial arts. But if those within the community don’t care, why should anyone else?

--Dave Cater

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28 Kung-Fu’s Iron Curtain
Steel wrapped in cotton is a healthy way to make the practitioner impervious to pain. By Richard Clear

36 Wing Chun Goes iTech!
A marriage of kung-fu and modern technology could revolutionize the way Chinese martial arts is studied. By Dave Cater

40 Kung-Fu’s Secret Weapon
Kung-fu has more than enough techniques to defeat even the most hardened MMA veteran. By Amada Alcantara
44 The Gentle Giant Killer
Five Army Tai Chi Chuan takes its cue from the style’s combat roots. By Dave Cater, with Al Case

48 1 on With: Sammo Hung
Fifty years. Nearly 150 movies. Side by side with the greats of a kung-fu action generation. By Ric Meyers

56 Ancient Chinese Health Techniques
These exercises were designed to improve health and add years of useful life. By Jane Hallander

64 A 21st-Century Warrior
The lessons Sun Tzu wrote about 10 centuries again are just as valid today. By Amaury Murgado

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Cover
22 The Total Package
Rachel Grant has it all—and Hollywood is finally beginning to take notice. 
Photo by Matt Silk.

About the Cover: Cover photo of Rachel Grant by Matt Silk.
Hair: Ashley Cannon. Make-up: Mary Chestnut. Stylist: Lindsey Piper-Netherland. Set designer: Chad Netherland. Cover design by Paul Graff.

Editorial

A Little Knowledge…

Judo Gene LeBell—the self-described “Toughest Man Alive”—once belonged to a large and impressive group of martial artists tasked with teaching the Los Angeles Police Department the latest in hand-to-hand defensive tactics skills.
         
The list of masters, sifu, sensei and sabunim and great grand pooh-bahs was a Who’s Who of Southern California martial arts. Anyone with a style and a belt to match tossed in his favorite core self-defense movements. From tiger crane to taijutsu; san soo to shootfighting; kickboxing to kajukenbo; judo to jiu-jitsu; there was enough empty-hand ammunition to conquer any army.
         
Sounds like a martial arts marriage made in heaven and consummated every time they squared off in the gym. But like any marriage, success only comes when you are willing to work at it. The same holds true for martial arts instruction. What good is learning a pressure point defense if you practice it once every six weeks? In this case, a little knowledge can be a dangerous thing.
        
The idea is to know the movements well enough that a: you will feel comfortable using them when the threat justifies such action; and b: more importantly, you can drawn upon them at a moment’s notice.
         
Which brings us to another example of a police officer finding himself lost in translation. I’m sure you’ve seen the YouTube video of the male police officer that was trying to make an arrest for jaywalking. A second woman, who refuses to cease and desist, confronts him. The officers patience finally wears thin, and with camera phones rolling, he punches the rowdy girl in the face.

You can only imagine the stir this caused, regardless of the officer’s right to defend himself. All this could have been avoided had the officer been taught a simple grab, turn and drop sequence prevalent in virtually every martial arts system. The people who need self-defense the most—law enforcement and the military—are the ones getting it the least.

Or in the words of Judo Gene, “They are learning just enough to get themselves killed.”
--Dave Cater

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On Top of the World
Billy Blanks built his martial arts dynasty on a love of fitness and a devotion to a higher power. By Michael Lizaragga

Perpetual Motion
Primary and secondary motions are the building blocks of tai chi chuan movement. By Vincent Chu

The ABC’s of Cage Fighting
Unless you know how to prepare yourself for the cage, you are doomed to defeat. By Tom Barell

Mantis Power Secrets
There’s no magic, no secret to mantis boxing. Just solid technique backed by centuries of combat excellence. By Adam Durso

New Season, New Blood
“Deadliest Warrior” pits your favorite martial artists in a duel to the death. By Matt Raub

Xing-Yi’s Passionate Master
Once nicknamed “Old Joints,” Di Guoyong has found new life in xing yi quan. By Nick Scrima

5 Wushu Stance Basics
The secret to wushu excellence lies in its mastery of the basics. By Ming Qiu

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On the Rampage
Quinton Jackson has parlayed a take-no-prisoners workout attitude into a prime spot on the A-Team. By Todd Hester

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1 on 1 With: Taimak
The Last Dragon star talks about Fellini, Madonna, a remake and being a cult hero. By Dave Cater, with Chucky Currie

Bullyproof Your Child
Phoebe Prince’s suicide brought bullying to the forefront. The Gracies show you how to prevent it. By Dan Duarte

Kicks, Flicks & Chicks
Black Belt TV is giving martial artists a chance to see and be seen by the rest of the world. By Dave Cater

5 Things You Don’t Know About the Staff
By Carrie Ogawa-Wong

The Need for Speed
Speed lies at the very heart of jeet kune do mastery. By David Cheng

San Diego Grand Internationals
A return to the good old days is just what Tom Georgian needed to pump life into his event. By Dave Cater

Bok Leen’s Legendary Sets
Grandmaster Daniel Pai’s training was so brutal only a select few made the grade. By Glenn C. Wilson

Where Are They Now?
Malia Bernal looks back on an incredible kung-fu life. By Melanie Hilario

Myths—Are Hands Deadly Weapons?
Trained hands are deadly weapons only if you do something deadly with them. By Sulaiman Sharif

Yin-Yang Diagram Defenses
The Taiji Tu gives us a clear indication of how a fight will flow and what the outcome will be. By Rich Szeligowski

Training Tools
Spider Guard’s™ has made an athletic cup that is both reliable and comfortable.

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Simply the Best
Joseph Simonet has spent a lifetime becoming a born-again martial artist. By Dave Cater

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It’s in the Bag
The Gym In A Bag offers grip-free workouts while you perfect form and movement. By Jerry McGowan

Myths: Do Women Belong?
Women have had a hand in martial arts development for centuries. By Sulaiman Sharif

1 on 1 with: Bob Wall
Bob Wall examines the people and events that have made him one of martial arts’ iconic figures. By Dave Cater

Go East Young Man
They said he was too young, but Andre Magnum proved he was born with as Shaolin spirit. By Nicholas Nguyen

A Splash of Kung-Fu
Splashing hands remains one of the Shaolin Temple’s best-kept martial arts secrets. By James W. McNeil

Personalize Your Kenpo Training
Kenpo provides a solid foundation while allowing you add what is specifically your own. By Robert Mc Dowell

7 Up, 7 Down
Know the 7 opponents and you’ll never be at a loss for a counter. By Rex W. McCoy

Killer Combat Tai Chi
The martial aspects of tai chi are among kung-fu’s greatest self-defense weapons. By Richard Clear

New Kids on the Block
With The Last Airbender and a kung-fu Karate Kid leading the way, martial arts movies are making a smashing summer comeback. By Ric Meyers

Weapons of Mass Destruction
Turning your arms and legs into weapons of power is at the very core of hung gar training. By Eddie Lane

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Breaking His Way to the Top
Chad Netherland has become a breaking champion the old-fashioned way—he’s earned it. By ACL

4 Self-Defense Life-Savers
The great Richard Bustillo shows you his four can’t-miss self-defense moves. By John Little, with Richard Bustillo

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Major Tai Chi Mistakes
36 Don’t let your lack of practice and preparation cost you valuable competition points. By Doria-Cook Nelson

Unlimited Potential
Try any weapon and you’ll quickly discover the mook jong is much more than an empty-hand wonder. By Joseph Simonet

The Long Arms of Hap Gar
If your goal is self-defense, then hap gar's long-range fighting gives you the best chance for survival. By David Rogers

1-On-1 With: Y.C. Chiang
Grandmaster Y.C. Chiang’s new DVD spotlights the subtle differences between Guang Ping and other mainstream styles. By Suzan Chiang

New Series: Martial Arts Myths
Shaolin: The Birth of Kung Fu?
You’ve seen the movies and heard the tales. Now we offer another perspective on martial arts history. By Sulaiman Sharif

Wing and a Prayer
Shoulder injuries have been known to sideline some of top names in fighting. By Greg Thompson

Discovering the Samurai Within
After “Dancing with the Stars” and cooking with Iron Chefs, Mark Dacascos returns to his roots for a dose of Samurai realty. By Dave Cater

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Bruce Goes Platinum
On this, the 70th anniversary of his birth, we look back on a career that ended all too soon. By Ric Meyers

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Israel’s National Defense System
Krav maga is more than a martial art. It is a self-defense system entrusted with guarding the lives of its citizens. By Sandra Lichtenstein

The Mook Jong Primer
Keep your art fresh by training the mook jong to work for you regardless of style.  By Joseph Simonet

Dim Mak’s Magic Triangle
Use your mastery of dim mak to kill your opponent’s energy.
By Dr. Richard M. Chin and Rick Osbourne

Rain, Turnout Fail to Dampen Spirits
ICMAC’s Scrima sees light despite low numbers. By Dave Cater

Upholding the Tiger’s Legacy
Once the toast of Manila, ngo cho kung-fu is finally gaining a strong foothold in the United States. By Jose G. Paman

Baguazhang’s 9 Skills Palace
To understand true baguazhang, you have to move in multiple directions as if facing multiple enemies. By John P. Painter Ph.D. ND

When Push Never Comes to Shove
You cannot call yourself an expert unless you are proficient in both forms and push hands. By Jane Hallander

Matt Hughes Makes History
Cage Fitness is a cardio-pumping, muscle-toning, go-at-your-own-pace, five-round workout! Interview by Frank Silverman

The Palm Reader
Palm strikes are present in nearly all traditional martial arts styles. By Arnaldo Ty Nunez and Bruce Fontaine

24 Hours of Tai Chi
David-Dorian Ross is hoping viewers get to watch more tai chi in one place than ever before in history. By Dave Cater

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Michelle Lee leads an exciting new cast of martial arts action stars. By Dave Cater

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Best of the Best—Part 2
Ark Wong’s kwoon became the testing ground for fighting methods that changed the face of martial arts. By Dr. Carl Totton

Soldiers of Fortune
Eagle claw fighters are still using lessons learned on the battlefield 900 years ago today. By David M. Morizot and Kenneth Edwards

The Magic Behind Lion’s Roar
Defensive at first, Lion’s Roar can techniques quickly become unrelenting and unforgiving. By Gareth D. Smith

2-For-1 Training
Double your combat training with these can’t-miss shuai chiao techniques. By Robert Dreeben

Wing Tsun Groundfighting
The same deadly techniques that work while standing are just as effective on the ground. By John McGrath

The Perfect Training Partner
The Ching Jong dummy is a must have for any serious and dedicated choy li fut practitioner. By Shawn Thomas Kunkler

Block Without Breaking!
The benefits of controlled, progressive bone conditioning are becoming more widely known in martial arts circles. By Jason William McNeil

Rediscovering his Roots
Whether in America or his native Philippines, Mrylino P. Hufana is never far from his martial arts roots. By Myrlino P. Hufana and Azeem Eric McDaniel

Iron Palm’s Greatest Weapon
The iron palm Light Master can set the depth and lethal level of his strike. By Brian Gray

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One-Man Revolution
In 1978, Rorion Gracie launched a jiu-jitsu revolution felt throughout the world. Thirty years later, there is no end in sight. By Dan Duarte

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Masters & Styles
We ask 5 masters to solve the dilemma of the bearhug.

MASS Appeal
The MASS Suit is being called the “Ultimate in Mobile Resistance Training.” By Al Nicsssio

Hall of Champions
Inside Kung-Fu’s 2010 Hall of Fame honors a group that has brought honor and distinction to the martial arts industry.

21st-Century Leg Training
Kung-Fu Kinetics exercises make the legs stronger, faster, and more powerful. By Jim Muse Furtado

Building the Perfect Beast
Whether you’re a stand-up fighter or mixed martial artist, you’re only as strong as your weakest body part. By James Parker

1-on-1 With: Gwhyneth Chen
This world-renowned pianist is using chi kung to bring greater life to her music. By Dave Cater

Dr. Wu’s Head Massage
Learning healing arts may very well help your combat ability. By Vincent Pratchett

Mightier than the Sword?
The Tactical Pen is safe, simple to use and easy to conceal. By Frank D. Martin

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Ninja Assassin
Rain, the world’s hottest action star, teams with ninja great Sho Kosugi in this martial arts thriller. By Dave Cater and Ric Meyers

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Swing Your Way to Health
Resurrect your games with these great tai chi principles. By Henry Look, with Dave Cater

Kung-Fu 101: What is Hsing-I?
Hsing-I practice strengthens the organs, reduces stress, and improves overall health. By James W. McNeil

First-Round KO
We analyze the staggering success of Topps’ powerful UFC debut and what it means for MMA collectibles. By Kevin Haake and Tracy Hackler

Bringing the Web to Life
Michael Jai White, Chad Nederland and Gary Lam lend their talents to a revolutionary new Web site. By Dave Cater

Jeet Kune Do’s Finishing Blows
Jeet kune do practitioners are experts in the strategy, preparation and execution of power blows. By Tom Barell

1 On 1 With: Nick Scrima
The ICMAC circuit may just be the cure for what is ailing Chinese martial arts. By Dave Cater

Hung Style’s 4 Fighting Roots
Mastering hung gar’s 4 phases will prepare any student for battle. By Donald Hamby

Creating the Super Athlete
One shaolin monk maintains the key to achieving great sports feats can be found in chi gong training. By Szilvia Balazs-McCord

A Fighter’s Secret Weapon?
Training on focus mitts will make you a better, more complete fighter. By Joseph Simonet

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Strength to Survive!
Kung-fu stylists are discovering that strength training has a very real place in Chinese martial arts. By Jason William McNeil

Michael and Me

For Lou Ferrigno, training the King of Pop became a labor of love. By Jason William McNeil

Features

Kenpo’s Power Curves

The power and speed made famous in kenpo movements can only be realized through proper body alignment. By Larry Tatum

Kung-Fu 101: What is I-Chuan?

Grandmaster Henry Look explains how in stillness there can be motion. By Dave Cater

Dynamic Abs for Life

Get the strongest abs possible, as quickly as possible, doing as little as possible. By Eddie Baran

China’s Magic Flying Claw

This esoteric weapon can strike from far or near with equal deadliness. By Kenny Perez

Where Are They Now? – Richard Rabago
Where Are They Now?
Karate’s island warrior continues to follow the path of Bushido. By Dave Cater

UFC’s 5 Greatest Fights

Our panel of mixed martial arts experts rates their finest UFC moments. Compiled by Dave Cater


A System for the Ages

More than 30,000 students have enjoyed the benefits of learning the Lee Lan Wushu system. By Gilbert M.

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Kung-Fu’s Power Form

Traditional kung-fu styles turn to the ubiquitous sam chien form to produce fighting power. By Alex Co


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