The 5 Kung Fu Animal Styles of the Chinese Martial Arts
To longtime readers of Black Belt, Steve DeMasco needs no introduction. A student of the martial arts since 1968, he’s been a fixture in the magazine since his debut in the February 1998 issue. Over...
View ArticleChina’s Martial Arts | Vintage Black Belt
China has always been the traditional home of the Asian martial arts. For 2,000 years, its people have experimented with and developed self-defense systems that have only recently become known in other...
View ArticlePraying Mantis Kung Fu Methods and Monkey Kung Fu Movements
Various systems of praying-mantis kung fu can be found in the different locales and subcultures of China. Of them, the northern seven-star school is perhaps the most widely practiced. The art dates...
View ArticleThe Combat Techniques of Shaolin Kung Fu’s Legendary Animal Styles
If you’re on the prowl for new ways to improve your martial arts skills and expand your knowledge base, the five animals of Shaolin kung fu are for you. By studying the fighting methods of the snake,...
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